 impale |
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| 1. | [ verb ] pierce with a sharp stake or point | |
| Synonyms: | empale spike transfix | |
| Examples: | "impale a shrimp on a skewer" |
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| Related terms: | pierce spear pin spike | |
| 2. | [ verb ] kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole | |
| Synonyms: | stake | |
| Examples: | "the enemies were impaled and left to die" |
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| Related terms: | kill pierce | |
| Similar spelling: |
impala impel implement impeller impelled impellent |
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