unspike

/ˈʌnspaɪk/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove a stake or spike, especially from the ground

“The farmer had to unspike the fence posts after the winter.”

2. verb

to stop a disease from spreading

“The new vaccine was designed to unspike the outbreak.”

3. noun

the act of removing a stake or spike, especially from the ground

“The process of unspiking the fence took hours.”

Synonyms

  • dislodge
  • remove

Antonyms

  • reaffix
  • reinstall