STAKING
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Staking.
Staking - as a noun
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
Example: "They have interests all over the world"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interest8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
part6percentage15portion9share8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)
Example: "A pair of posts marked the goal"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
post6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
visual signalHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
The money risked on a gamble
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bet5stakes10wager9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gamble11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground
Staking - as a verb
Put at risk
Example: "I will stake my good reputation for this"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adventure13hazard19jeopardize29venture10Place a bet on
Example: "Which horse are you backing?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
back12bet ongage6game7punt6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bet5play9wager9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Tie or fasten to a stake
Example: "Stake your goat"
Kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole
Example: "The enemies were impaled and left to die"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impale10Example Sentences
"She spent the whole day staking tomato plants in her garden."
"The farmer used wooden stakes for staking his grapevines."
"The staking of livestock is a common practice in many rural areas."
"He earned his living by staking and mending fences."
"The botanist studied the staking habits of climbing plants."
Word Game Points
Is STAKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, staking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STAKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is STAKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, staking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTAKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is STAKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, staking is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTAKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
