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trans·fix
(trăns-fĭks′)tr.v. trans·fixed, trans·fix·ing, trans·fix·es
1. To render motionless, as with terror, amazement, or awe: We were transfixed by the beauty of the bird.
2. To pierce or impale with a pointed weapon or object.
[Latin trānsfīgere, trānsfīx- : trāns-, trans- + fīgere, to pierce, fasten; see dhīgw- in Indo-European roots.]
trans·fix′ion (-fĭk′shən) n.
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transfix
(trænsˈfɪks)vb (tr) , -fixes, -fixing, -fixed or -fixt
1. to render motionless, esp with horror or shock
2. to impale or fix with a sharp weapon or other device
3. (Medicine) med to cut through (a limb or other organ), as in amputation
[C16: from Latin transfīgere to pierce through, from trans- + fīgere to thrust in]
transfixion n
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trans•fix
(trænsˈfɪks)v.t. -fixed fixt, fix•ing.
1. to make or hold motionless with amazement, awe, terror, etc.
2. to pierce through with or as if with a pointed weapon; impale.
3. to hold or fasten with or on something that pierces.
[1580–90; < Latin trānsfīxus, past participle of trānsfīgere to pierce through =trāns- trans- + fīgere to pierce]
trans•fix′ion (-ˈfɪk ʃən) n.
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transfix
Past participle: transfixed/transfixt
Gerund: transfixing
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| Verb | 1. |  transfix - to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"interest - excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of |
| 2. |  transfix - pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer"pin - pierce with a pin; "pin down the butterfly" spear - pierce with a spear; "spear fish" |
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transfix
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[trænsˈfɪks] VT → traspasar, paralizarhe stood transfixed with fear → se quedó paralizado por el miedo
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(fig) to be or stand transfixed with horror → starr vor Entsetzen sein; he stood as though transfixed (to the ground) → er stand da wie angewurzelt
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