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stake
a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground
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noun
a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground
noun
instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
noun
a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)
“a pair of posts marked the goal”
noun
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
“they have interests all over the world”
noun
the money risked on a gamble
verb
place a bet on
“Which horse are you backing?”
verb
kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole
“the enemies were impaled and left to die”
verb
mark with a stake
“stake out the path”
verb
tie or fasten to a stake
“stake your goat”
verb
put at risk
“I will stake my good reputation for this”
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a pair of posts marked the goal
the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake
they have interests all over the world
a stake in the company's future
Which horse are you backing?
I'm betting on the new horse
the enemies were impaled and left to die
stake out the path
stake your goat
I will stake my good reputation for this
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