verb🔗ShareTo pierce (something) with any long, pointed object."The chef was carefully impaling cherry tomatoes on the skewers for the appetizer. "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 heraldic artist was impaling the family crests of the bride and groom on the wedding invitation, showing their union through symbols. "heraldryfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake."The construction workers were careful when impaling the sign on the metal post. "inhumanactionwarsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo enclose or fence with stakes."The gardener was impaling young tomato plants with bamboo stakes to help them grow straight. "propertyarchitectureutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of something being impaled."The chef was concerned about the impaling of the meat skewers, ensuring each piece was securely fixed. "actionwarinhumanweaponbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
