1. Noun
One who, or that which, pricks; a pointed instrument; a sharp point; a prickle.
2. Noun
One who spurs forward; a light horseman.
3. Noun
A priming wire; a priming needle, -- used in blasting and gunnery.
4. Noun
A small marline spike having generally a wooden handle, -- used in sailmaking.
5. Noun
a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
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