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to transfix
01
to pierce with a sharp point
02
to cause someone or something to become motionless, often by shock, awe, or intense concentration
Example
In mythology, the hero transfixed the dragon's heart with a spear.
She carefully transfixed the fabric layers with a needle for quilting.
The butcher transfixed the meat with metal skewers for roasting.
The predator's gaze transfixed the prey, freezing it in place with fear.
The unexpected news transfixed him, leaving him standing motionless in disbelief.
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