impale
Pronunciations (2)
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/ɪmˈpeɪl/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
- US
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ɪmˈpeɪl
Verb
To pierce (something) with any long, pointed object.
Usage- Transitive
To place two coats of arms side by side on the same shield (often those of two spouses upon marriage).
Usage- Transitive
To pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake.
Usage- Transitive or intransitive
To enclose or fence with stakes.
Usage- Transitive or intransitive
- Examples
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[T]he Tovvne is impailed about halfe a mile compaſſe.
Verb
pierce with a sharp stake or point
- Examples
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impale a shrimp on a skewer
kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole
- Synonyms
- Broader terms
- Examples
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the enemies were impaled and left to die
Word forms
impalesimpalingimpaledimpaledempale