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transfixing

UK
/trænsˈfɪksɪŋ/
US
/trænsˈfɪksɪŋ/
transfixingadjective
more transfixing
Comp.
most transfixing
Super.
UK
/trænsˈfɪksɪŋ/
US
/trænsˈfɪksɪŋ/
Translations
The transfixing performance left the audience in complete silence.
La performance fascinante a laissé le public dans un silence total.
Additional translations
transfixantS’emploie surtout dans un contexte médical ou technique.
Definitions
Causing someone to become motionless with awe, wonder, or astonishment.
The transfixing performance left the audience in complete silence.
Piercing through or impaling, especially with a sharp object.
The surgeon noted a transfixing injury that passed straight through the limb.
Synonyms
enthralling
captivating
mesmerizing
spellbinding
gripping
fascinating
alluring
transfixingnoun
transfixings
pl
UK
/trænsˈfɪksɪŋ/
US
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Translations
transfixionTerme médical.
The transfixing of the specimen must be done carefully to avoid damage.
La transfixion du spécimen doit être effectuée avec soin pour éviter tout dommage.
Definitions
The act or process of piercing or impaling something with a sharp object.
The transfixing of the specimen must be done carefully to avoid damage.
transfixverb

transfixing

ing-form

transfixed
Past Simple
transfixed
Past Participle
transfixing
ing-form
UK
/trænsˈfɪks/
US
/trænsˈfɪks/
Translations
transpercerPercer de part en part avec une pointe, une arme ou un instrument aigu.
The spear was used to transfix the fish.
La lance a servi à transpercer le poisson.
fascinerAu sens figuré : rendre immobile par l’émerveillement, la stupeur ou l’effroi.
The magician's performance seemed to transfix the audience.
La prestation du magicien semblait fasciner le public.
Additional translations
embrocherPlus concret, notamment avec une arme ou une broche; registre courant.
clouerAu sens figuré, souvent dans l’expression « clouer sur place ». Style courant.
Definitions
To cause someone to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment.
The magician's performance seemed to transfix the audience, leaving them in awe.
To pierce with a sharp implement or weapon.
The spear was used to transfix the fish, securing it for the catch.
Synonyms
stab
impale
captivate
enthrall
mesmerize
engross
fascinate
pierce
transfixnoun
Definitions
In linguistics, a discontinuous morpheme consisting of one or more vowels that is inserted between the consonants of a root to form different words or grammatical forms.
In Arabic, the pattern i-a produces the verb *kitab* when applied as a transfix to the root k-t-b.
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