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At Stake , at stake meaning , definition of at stake , what is at stake - Stake Stake ( st[=a]k ) , n . [AS . staca , from the root of E . stick; akin to OFries . & LG . stake , D . staak , Sw . stake , Dan . stage . See {Stick} , v . t . , and cf . {Estacade} , {Stockade} . ] 1 . A piece of wood , usually long and slender , pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a support or stay; as , a stake to support vines , fences , hedges , etc .
A sharpened stake strong Dryas found . - - Dryden .
2 . A stick inserted upright in a loop , eye , or mortise , at the side or end of a cart , a flat car , or the like , to prevent goods from falling off .
3 . The piece of timber to which a martyr was affixed to be burned; hence , martyrdom by fire .
4 . A small anvil usually furnished with a tang to enter a hole in a bench top , - - used by tinsmiths , blacksmiths , etc . , for light work , punching upon , etc .
5 . That which is laid down as a wager; that which is staked or hazarded; a pledge .
6 . ( Mormon Ch . ) A territorial division; - - called also {stake of Zion} .
Every city , or ``stake , ' ' including a chief town and surrounding towns , has its president , with two counselors; and this president has a high council of chosen men . - - Schaff - Herzog Encyc . [Webster 1913 Suppl . ]
{At stake} , in danger; hazarded; pledged . ``I see my reputation is at stake . ' ' - - Shak .
In danger; hazarded; pledged; at risk . Doesnt he realize that all of our lives are at stake here too?
{adj . phr . } Depending , like a bet , on the outcome of something uncertain; in a position to be lost or gained . * /The team played hard because the championship of the state was at stake . / * /The farmers were more anxious for rain than the people in the city because they had more at stake . / Compare: HANG IN THE BALANCE .
phrasal at issue ; in jeopardy
Speech part : adjective
 


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