Spike and Thrust

Spike

Spike verb - To penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object.

Usage example: scorpions use their stinger-equipped tails to spike their prey

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Thrust and spike are semantically related in puncture topic. In some cases you can use "Thrust" instead the word "Spike" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: spiked, spiky, spiking

Thrust verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.

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Spike and thrust are semantically related in puncture topic. Sometimes you can use "Spike" instead the word "Thrust" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Word: thrusting

old	old spike	old thrust
original	original spike	original thrust
single	single spike	single thrust
powerful	powerful spike	powerful thrust
Other adjectives: real, general, significant.

Murdoch Mysteries: In "This One Goes To Eleven", three victims are murdered by having a long sharp spike (similar to a carpenter's awl) thrust into their ears.

Source: Ear Ache
Trying to enter this chamber will shut the entrance and should you come without ability to thrust sideways, you will be left to die on a(n in)conveniently placed spike-bed.

Source: Schmuck Bait / Video Games
Since the new barrier is unbreakable without ability to thrust sideways, you will be left to die on a(n in)conveniently placed spike-bed.

Source: Video Game / Swim, Ikachan!

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