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Transfix Definition & Meaning

transfix
verb
  1. to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"
  2. pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer"

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Frequently asked questions

What does transfix mean?
to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra" pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer"
What part of speech is transfix?
Transfix is a verb.
How many definitions does transfix have?
Transfix has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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