Stake (Noun)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- A stake marked the starting point of the marathon course, visible to all the runners.
- The surveyor carefully placed a stake in the ground to indicate the property line.
- A brightly colored stake was driven into the ground to mark the location of the underground cable.
- The corner of the garden was clearly defined by a wooden stake and a length of twine.
- A series of stakes were set up along the side of the road to mark the route of the parade.
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Meaning 2
(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".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The investors have a significant stake in the company's future and are keen to see it succeed.
- As a major shareholder, she has a substantial stake in the business and is entitled to a proportion of the profits.
- The government has a stake in the project and is providing financial support to ensure its completion.
- He has a personal stake in the outcome of the lawsuit, as the decision will directly affect his family's well-being.
- The company's employees have a vested stake in the company's success, as their pension funds are invested in its stock.
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Meaning 3
The money risked on a gamble.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- She carefully placed her stake on the number seven at the roulette table, hoping to win big.
- His friends advised him to reconsider the large stake he was about to place on the game.
- After a few rounds, his stake had doubled, but he decided not to get greedy.
- She couldn't believe she had lost her entire stake in a single hand of poker.
- His large stake attracted the attention of other players, who began to speculate about his strategy.
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Meaning 4
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- To support the vines, they installed several metal stakes into the earth surrounding the grape plantations.
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Meaning 5
Instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The accused witch was led to the stake in the town square, where she would meet her fate.
- During the Inquisition, many heretics were burned at the stake for their supposed crimes against the Church.
- The stake stood tall and ominous, awaiting the arrival of the condemned prisoner.
- In medieval times, being burned at the stake was a common punishment for those accused of witchcraft.
- The crowd gathered to watch as the victim was tied to the stake, awaiting the flames that would soon engulf her.