galvanize

galvanize has 7 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 9.

Definitions

• v. t.. To affect with galvanism; to subject to the action of electrical currents.
• v. t.. To plate, as with gold, silver, etc., by means of electricity.
• v. t.. To restore to consciousness by galvanic action (as from a state of suspended animation); hence, to stimulate or excite to a factitious animation or activity.
• v. t.. To coat, as iron, with zinc. See Galvanized iron.
• v.. stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock
• v.. cover with zinc; "galvanize steel"
• v.. to stimulate to action ; "..startled him awake"; "galvanized into action"