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impale

verb

pierce with a sharp stake or point

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
MP
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ɪmˈpeɪl

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. pierce with a sharp stake or point

    “impale a shrimp on a skewer”

verb

  1. kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole

    “the enemies were impaled and left to die”

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Example Sentences

impale a shrimp on a skewer
the enemies were impaled and left to die

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