instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning;
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";
(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";
the money risked on a gamble;
place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I''m betting on the new horse";
kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole; "the enemies were impaled and left to die";
mark with a stake; "stake out the path";
tie or fasten to a stake; "stake your goat";
put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this";
