stake

nouns

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

"they have interests all over the world"; "a stake in the company's future"

interest, stake

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

"a pair of posts marked the goal"; "the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake"

post, stake

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

stake

is a type of (narrower)

an instrument designed and used to take the life of a condemned person

the money risked on a gamble

bet, stake, stakes, wager

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

stake

is a type of (narrower)

an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position

"he set a row of posts in the ground and strung barbwire between them"

put at risk

"I will stake my good reputation for this"

adventure, hazard, jeopardize, stake, venture

place a bet on

"Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"

back, bet on, gage, game, punt, stake

mark with a stake

"stake out the path"

post, stake

tie or fasten to a stake

"stake your goat"

stake

is a type of (narrower)

cause to be firmly attached

"fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"

kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole

"the enemies were impaled and left to die"

impale, stake