(Usually in plural) each of a number of sharp-pointed metal studs on the sole of a cricket shoe or boot; (hence, in plural) a pair of cricket shoes or boots.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Sportsman's Magazine.
Definition of cricket spike in US English:
cricket spike
noun
(Usually in plural) each of a number of sharp-pointed metal studs on the sole of a cricket shoe or boot; (hence, in plural) a pair of cricket shoes or boots.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Sportsman's Magazine.