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instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning the money risked on a gamble mark with a stake; "stake out the path" tie or fasten to a stake; "stake your goat" 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" (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" kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole; "the enemies were impaled and left to die" place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I''m betting on the new horse" put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this" |
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