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Definition of Transfix
1. Verb. To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe. "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"
Exact synonyms: Fascinate, Grip, Spellbind
Generic synonyms: Interest
Derivative terms: Fascination, Fascination, Grip, Spellbinder
Generic synonyms: Interest
Derivative terms: Fascination, Fascination, Grip, Spellbinder
2. Verb. Pierce with a sharp stake or point. "Impale a shrimp on a skewer"
Exact synonyms: Empale, Impale, Spike
Generic synonyms: Pierce, Thrust
Specialized synonyms: Pin, Spear
Derivative terms: Impalement, Spike
Generic synonyms: Pierce, Thrust
Specialized synonyms: Pin, Spear
Derivative terms: Impalement, Spike
Definition of Transfix
1. v. t. To pierce through, as with a pointed weapon; to impale; as, to transfix one with a dart.
Definition of Transfix
1. to impale [v -FIXED or -FIXT, -FIXING, -FIXES] - See also: impale
Medical Definition of Transfix
1. To pierce with a sharp instrument. Origin: L. Trans-figo, pp. -fixus, to pierce through, fr. Figo, to fasten (05 Mar 2000)