empale

Other forms: empaled; empaling

Definitions of empale
  1. verb
    pierce with a sharp stake or point
    synonyms: impale, spike, transfix
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    types:
    pin
    pierce with a pin
    spear
    pierce with a spear
    skewer, spit
    drive a skewer through
    type of:
    pierce, thrust
    penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
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