transfix

From Wiktionary

Pronunciation[change]

  • IPA (key): /transˈfɪks/ or /trɑːnsˈfɪks/ or /tranzˈfɪks/ or /trɑːnzˈfɪks/
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Verb[change]

Plain form
transfix

Third-person singular
transfixes

Past tense
transfixed

Past participle
transfixed

Present participle
transfixing

  1. (transitive) If you transfix someone, you cause them to be motionless by causing terror, amazement or awe.
  2. (transitive) If you transfix someone, you pierce with a sharp and pointed weapon.