verb🔗ShareEmpaler, transpercerTo pierce (something) with any long, pointed object."The chef was carefully impaling cherry tomatoes on the skewers for the appetizer. "Le chef empalait soigneusement les tomates cerises sur les brochettes pour l'apéritif.actionweaponinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAccoler, mettre côte à côteTo 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. "L'artiste héraldique accolait les armoiries des familles de la mariée et du marié sur le faire-part de mariage, montrant leur union à travers des symboles.heraldryfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmpalerTo 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. "Les ouvriers du bâtiment ont fait attention en empalant le panneau sur le poteau métallique.inhumanactionwarsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmpaler, transpercerTo enclose or fence with stakes."The gardener was impaling young tomato plants with bamboo stakes to help them grow straight. "Le jardinier empalait de jeunes plants de tomates avec des tuteurs en bambou pour les aider à pousser droit.propertyarchitectureutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEmpalementThe act of something being impaled."The chef was concerned about the impaling of the meat skewers, ensuring each piece was securely fixed. "Le chef était préoccupé par l'empalement des brochettes de viande, s'assurant que chaque morceau était solidement fixé.actionwarinhumanweaponbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
