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impale

im·pale

US/ɪmˈpeɪl/ rare

verb

1.

pierce with a sharp stake or point

  • “impale a shrimp on a skewer”
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2.

kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole

  • “the enemies were impaled and left to die”
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Origin

From Middle French, from Medieval Latin impālāre, from Latin palus, whence also pale.

Phrases

  • make a hole

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