Home › Words › B › backspikebackspikebackspike means A spike protruding from the back of an axe.EtymologyFrom back + spike.nounA spike protruding from the back of an axe.Definitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.dogspike 61% match — A spike with a slightly altered head shape for easier extraction when the spike has become too loose in the sleeper. vs backspike →axeblade 59% match — The blade of an axe; or, a blade identical to that of an axe, but not actually part of one. vs backspike →microspike 58% match — A microscopic spike. vs backspike →backfall 57% match — A fall or throw on the back. vs backspike →spiking 56% match — spiky vs backspike →bottomspin 56% match — Synonym of backspin. vs backspike →backsplat 56% match — The wood block on a chair's back vs backspike →spikenail 56% match — A large nail or spike. vs backspike →