"transfix" meaning in English

See transfix in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Verb

IPA: /transˈfɪks/ Audio: en-us-transfix.ogg [US] Forms: transfix [canonical], transfixes [third-person, singular], transfixed [past], transfixed [past, participle], transfixing [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb|transfix|es}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If you transfix someone, you cause them to be motionless by causing terror, amazement or awe.
    Sense id: simple-transfix-en-verb-uv-wX3Vj
  2. If you transfix someone, you pierce with a sharp and pointed weapon.
    Sense id: simple-transfix-en-verb-oBRown3n
     
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