Lexic.us

Definition of Stake

1. Verb. Put at risk. "I will stake my good reputation for this"

2. Noun. (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something. "A stake in the company's future"

3. Verb. Place a bet on. "They stake the money "; "I'm betting on the new horse"

4. Noun. A pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track). "The corner of the lot was indicated by a stake"

5. Verb. Mark with a stake. "Stake out the path"

6. Noun. Instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning.

7. Verb. Tie or fasten to a stake. "Stake your goat"

8. Noun. The money risked on a gamble.

9. Verb. Kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole. "They want to stake the prisoners "; "The enemies were impaled and left to die"

10. Noun. A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground.

Definition of Stake

1. n. A piece of wood, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a support or stay; as, a stake to support vines, fences, hedges, etc.

2. v. t. To fasten, support, or defend with stakes; as, to stake vines or plants.

3. n. A territorial division; -- called also stake of Zion.

Definition of Stake

1. Noun. A piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a support or stay; as, a stake to support vines, fences, hedges, etc. ¹

2. Noun. A slender rod, or stick, to be driven into the ground as a mark ¹

3. Noun. A stick inserted upright in a lop, eye, or mortise, at the side or end of a cart, a flat car, or the like, to prevent goods from falling off. ¹

4. Noun. The piece of timber to which a martyr was affixed to be burned. ¹

5. Noun. A share or interest in a business or a given situation (in the sense ''"stake a claim"''). ¹

6. Noun. A small anvil usually furnished with a tang to enter a hole in a bench top, as used by tinsmiths, blacksmiths, etc., for light work, punching upon, etc. ¹

7. Noun. That which is laid down as a wager; that which is staked or hazarded; a pledge. ¹

8. Noun. (Mormonism) A territorial division comprising all the Mormons (typically several thousand) in a geographical area. ¹

9. Verb. (transitive) To fasten, support, or defend with stakes; as, to stake vines or plants. ¹

10. Verb. (transitive) To pierce or wound with a stake. ¹

11. Verb. (transitive) To put at hazard upon the issue of competition, or upon a future contingency; to wager; to pledge. ¹

12. Verb. (transitive poker) To provide another with money in order to play. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Stake

1. to fasten with a stake (a pointed piece of wood or metal) [v STAKED, STAKING, STAKES]

Medical Definition of Stake

1. 1. To fasten, support, or defend with stakes; as, to stake vines or plants. 2. To mark the limits of by stakes; with out; as, to stake out land; to stake out a new road. 3. To put at hazard upon the issue of competition, or upon a future contingency; to wager; to pledge. "I'll stake yon lamb, that near the fountain plays." (Pope) 4. To pierce or wound with a stake. Origin: Staked; Staking. 1. A piece of wood, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a support or stay; as, a stake to support vines, fences, hedges, etc. "A sharpened stake strong Dryas found." (Dryden) 2. A stick inserted upright in a lop, eye, or mortise, at the side or end of a cart, a flat car, or the like, to prevent goods from falling off. 3. The piece of timber to which a martyr was affixed to be burned; hence, martyrdom by fire. 4. A small anvil usually furnished with a tang to enter a hole in a bench top, used by tinsmiths, blacksmiths, etc, for light work, punching upon, etc. 5. That which is laid down as a wager; that which is staked or hazarded; a pledge. at stake, in danger; hazarded; pledged. "I see my reputation is at stake." Origin: AS. Staca, from the root of E. Stick; akin to OFries. & LG. Stake, D. Staak, Sw. Stake, Dan. Stage. See Stick, and cf. Estacade, Stockade. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Stake

stairsteps stairtower stairtowers stairway stairways stairwell stairwells stairwise staisfise staith

staithe staithes staithman staithmen staiths stake (current term) stake-driver stake a claim stake driver stake of Zion

stake out stake race stakebuilding staked staked out stakehead stakeheads stakeholder stakeholder society stakeholders

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