a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish
mark with a stake
the money risked on a gamble
a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)
put at risk
kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
place a bet on
a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground
instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
tie or fasten to a stake
