Spike, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Spiked (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Spiking.] 1. To fasten with spikes, or long, large nails; as, to spike down planks.
2. To set or furnish with spikes.
3. To fix on a spike. Young.
4. To stop the vent of (a gun or cannon) by driving a spike nail, or the like into it.