Stake

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NOUN

(law) a right or legal share of something

a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)

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

the money risked on a gamble

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

VERB

place a bet on

mark with a stake

tie or fasten to a stake

kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole

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