Transfixing

Transfixing
Transfix Trans*fix", v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Transfixed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Transfixing}.] [L. transfixus, p. p. of transfigure to transfix; trans across, through + figere to fix, fasten. See {Fix}.] To pierce through, as with a pointed weapon; to impale; as, to transfix one with a dart. [1913 Webster]

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