Stake

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Definitions:

Noun

interest stake

Definition: (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"

post stake

Definition: 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"

stake

Definition: instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning

stake stakes bet wager

Definition: the money risked on a gamble

stake

Definition: a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground

Definition: 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 marker or a support or stay.

Verb

venture hazard adventure stake jeopardize

Definition: put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"

bet on back gage stake game punt

Definition: place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"

stake post

Definition: mark with a stake; "stake out the path"

stake

Definition: tie or fasten to a stake; "stake your goat"

impale stake

Definition: kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole; "the enemies were impaled and left to die"

Definition: To fasten, support, defend, or delineate with stakes.