Delicate fabric created using spike (4)

I believe the answer is:

lace

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This clue might be a double definition.

'delicate fabric' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'using spike' is the second definition.
'lace' can be an answer for 'spike' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'using' bit.

'created' is the link.

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(Other definitions for lace that I've seen before include "Delicate fabric woven in an open web" , "Fine decorative fabric" , "Fabric made in openwork design" , "A fabric; add alcohol to" , "Do up (shoe, etc)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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