verb🔗ShareTo pierce (something) with any long, pointed object."The camper accidentally impaled his foot on a sharp stick hidden in the leaves. "actionweaponinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo place two coats of arms side by side on the same shield (often those of two spouses upon marriage)."The newly married couple had their family crests impaled on their wedding shield. "familyheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake."The angry mob impaled the traitor on a long wooden stake. "actioninhumanwarweaponhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo enclose or fence with stakes."The farmer will impale the young saplings with stakes to protect them from the wind. "actionweaponwarinhumanmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
