pricket – A candlestick with a spike for holding up the candle (or the spike itself). More…
barb – As any type of spike or projection, it is based on Latin barba, “beard”; it is also a piece of vertically pleated linen worn over or under the chin, as by nuns. More…
brad – A small or thin wire nail, it is from Old Norse broddr, “spike.” More…
spike – Probably borrowed from Dutch spiker, “long sharp piece.” More…