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Meaning of impale

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

impale

Pronunciation:/ɪmˈpeɪl//ɪmˈpeɪl/

verb

Definitions

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

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

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

  4. To enclose or fence with stakes.