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

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

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Transfix

transfer payment
transfer RNA
transfer RNA
transfer tax
transfiguratien
transfiguration
Transfiguration Day
Transfiguration of Jesus
transfigure
transfigure
transfigured
transfigures
transfiguring
transfinite
transfix (current term)
transfix (current term)
transfixed
transfixes
transfixing
transfixion
transfixion
transfixions
transfixion suture
transfixt
transform
transform
transformable
transformant
transformasome
transformation

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