Impale

verb

/ɪmˈpeɪl/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.verbTo pierce (something) with any long, pointed object.

2.verbTo place two coats of arms side by side on the same shield (often those of two spouses upon marriage).

3.verbTo pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake.

4.verbTo enclose or fence with stakes.

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