Like other wholly original artists, he has staked out his own territory. It had a rectangular, perimeter fence of fabric, poles and staked cords. Shayler himself has staked a claim to divinity. After being captured, he is staked to the ground and horrifically mutilated. It should be staked to the ground to prevent it being moved by wind. Russell was followed by several other settlers who quickly staked claims around the area. Three converging columns moved into the heart of the Staked Plains. Streets were staked out and lots were mapped. During his 30-year Senate career, Specter staked out a spot in the political center. He staked his claim by carving his initials in a tree. Other "digs" are staked out along various quarters and streets by different teams. Throughout his career, Ruddy has often staked out positions at variance with the Republican party. Mining claims could only be staked lawfully by citizens. No claim was staked there because of threat of Indian attack. She is eventually staked through the heart by Ben.