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