transfix

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /transˈfɪks/ or /trɑːnsˈfɪks/ or /tranzˈfɪks/ or /trɑːnzˈfɪks/

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Verb

Plain form transfix

Third-person singular transfixes

Past tense transfixed

Past participle transfixed

Present participle transfixing

1. (transitive) If you transfix someone, you cause them to be motionless by causing terror, amazement or awe.
2. (transitive) If you transfix someone, you pierce with a sharp and pointed weapon.