definition of
galvanise

[1] #1 galvanise v. [startle, galvanize] to stimulate to action ; "..startled him awake"; "galvanized into action". wn

[2] #2 galvanise v. [galvanize] cover with zinc; "galvanize steel". wn

[3] #3 galvanise v. [galvanize] stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock. wn