verb🔗ShareTo pierce (something) with any long, pointed object."The butterfly was accidentally impaled on a thorn while I was trying to get a closer look. "actionweaponChat 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 heraldic artist impaled the Duke's coat of arms with his Duchess's on the wedding announcement, symbolizing their union. "familyheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake."The mosquito was accidentally impaled on the sharp point of the pencil. "actioninhumanwarmilitarylawhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo enclose or fence with stakes."The gardener impaled the tomato plants with stakes to help them grow straight. "actionweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePinned to something by piercing."The butterfly, impaled on a pin, was displayed in the science classroom. "actionbodyweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
