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impale

/ɪmˈpeɪl/

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verb

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

Examples :

"The camper accidentally impaled his foot on a sharp stick hidden in the leaves. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The newly married couple had their family crests impaled on their wedding shield. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The angry mob impaled the traitor on a long wooden stake. "

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verb

To enclose or fence with stakes.

Examples :

"The farmer will impale the young saplings with stakes to protect them from the wind. "

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