ETYM AS. staca, from the root of Eng. stick; akin to OFries. and LG. stake, Dutch staak, Swed. stake, Dan. stage. Related to Stick, Estacade, Stockade.
(Homonym: steak).
1. A vertical post that a victim is tied to for execution by burning.
2. The money risked on a gamble; SYN. stakes, bet, wager.
1. Pieu faisant tuteur.
2. Personne grande et maigre.
Placement.
1. Collaboration.
2. Concours. Une participation ŕ un délit.
3. Contribution. Une participation aux frais.
4. Part.
5. Quota. Une participation au capital.
1. Piquet. Enfoncer un pieu.
2. (Populaire) Lit. Se mettre au pieu.
(Homonym: steak).
1. To mark with a stake; SYN. post.
2. To tie or fasten to a stake.