About The Word Transfix
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Transfix
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What's The Definition Of Transfix?
[v] pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer"
[v] to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The eye of the Ancient Mariner fascinated the wedding guest." Burton; "The serpent fascinates its prey,..by the power of his eyes." Todd & Bowman Synonyms | Synonyms for Transfix: empale | fascinate | grip | impale | spellbind | spike Related Terms | Find terms related to Transfix: See Also | interest | pierce | pin | spear | thrust Transfix In Webster's Dictionary \Trans*fix"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Transfixed}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {Transfixing}.] [L. transfixus, p. p. of transfigure
to transfix; trans across, through + figere to fix, fasten.
See {Fix}.]
To pierce through, as with a pointed weapon; to impale; as,
to transfix one with a dart.
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