noun🔗SharePfahl, PflockA piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a marker or a support or stay."The gardener used a wooden stake to mark the boundary of the new flower bed. "Der Gärtner benutzte einen Holzpfahl, um die Grenze des neuen Blumenbeets zu markieren.materialitemutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePfahlA piece of wood driven in the ground, placed in the middle of the court, that is used as the finishing point after scoring 12 hoops in croquet."After scoring twelve hoops, the croquet player carefully placed the mallet near the stake and celebrated. "Nachdem der Krocketspieler zwölf Tore erzielt hatte, legte er den Schläger vorsichtig in die Nähe des Pfahls und feierte.sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePfahl, PflockA stick inserted upright in a lop, eye, or mortise, at the side or end of a cart, flat car, flatbed trailer, or the like, to prevent goods from falling off."The farmer placed a stake in the back of the flatbed trailer to keep the hay from shifting during transport. "Der Bauer platzierte einen Pfahl hinten auf dem Pritschenwagen, um zu verhindern, dass sich das Heu während des Transports verschiebt.materialvehicleindustryitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer Pfahl(with definite article) The piece of timber to which a person condemned to death was affixed to be burned."Thomas Cranmer was burnt at the stake."Thomas Cranmer wurde auf dem Scheiterhaufen verbrannt.historywarreligionlawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnteil, BeteiligungA share or interest in a business or a given situation."The owners let the managers eventually earn a stake in the business."Die Eigentümer ließen die Manager schließlich einen Anteil an dem Unternehmen erwerben.businessfinanceassetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEinsatz, WetteThat which is laid down as a wager; that which is staked or hazarded; a pledge."My brother put his favorite baseball glove as a stake in the game of cards. "Mein Bruder setzte seinen Lieblingsbaseballhandschuh als Einsatz beim Kartenspiel.betbusinessfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAmboss, kleiner AmbossA small anvil usually furnished with a tang to enter a hole in a bench top, as used by tinsmiths, blacksmiths, etc., for light work, punching hole in or cutting a work piece, or for specific forming techniques etc."The tinsmith used the small stake to punch a hole in the metal sheeting. "Der Klempner benutzte den kleinen Amboss, um ein Loch in das Metallblech zu stanzen.materialutensilmachineitemworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePfahlA territorial division comprising all the Mormons (typically several thousand) in a geographical area."The stake of the Mormon church in Salt Lake City has over 5,000 members. "Der Pfahl der Mormonenkirche in Salt Lake City hat über 5.000 Mitglieder.religiongroupareaorganizationsocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePflöcke einschlagen, abstecken, befestigenTo fasten, support, defend, or delineate with stakes."to stake vines or plants"Weinreben oder Pflanzen mit Pflöcken befestigen.propertyactionutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePfählen, aufspießenTo pierce or wound with a stake."The angry mob staked the runaway dog with a long stick. "Der wütende Mob pfählte den entlaufenen Hund mit einem langen Stock.weaponactionwaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRiskieren, aufs Spiel setzenTo put at risk upon success in competition, or upon a future contingency."The student staked their reputation on winning the debate competition. "Der Student riskierte seinen Ruf, um den Debattenwettbewerb zu gewinnen.businessfinancebetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFinanzieren, beteiligenTo provide another with money in order to engage in an activity as betting or a business venture."His family staked him $10,000 to get his business started."Seine Familie finanzierte ihn mit 10.000 Dollar, um sein Geschäft zu starten.businessfinancebetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
