trānsfīgō — meaning in English

English meaning

• drill verb To make a hole in something using a rotating cutting tool.
• transfix verb To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe.

Senses

trānsfīgō is used for these senses in English:

• drill (transitive) To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).
• transfix (transitive) To pierce with a sharp pointed weapon.

drill — full definition

1. verb To make a hole in something using a rotating cutting tool.
2. verb To practise something repeatedly, often in a military or training context, until it becomes automatic.
3. noun A tool or machine used for boring holes.
4. noun A repeated practice exercise designed to build a skill or prepare for an emergency.
5. noun A dark, gritty style of trap music known for aggressive, often violent lyrics.

transfix — full definition

1. verb To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe.
2. verb To pierce with a sharp pointed weapon.
3. verb To fix or impale.

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