impalare

Definitions of impalare
  1. verb
    place a bet on
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    giocare, puntare, scommettere
    stake on the outcome of an issue
  2. verb
    support by placing against something solid or rigid
    synonyms: armare, puntellare, rincalzare
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    reggere, sorreggere, sostenere, sostentare
    be the physical support of; carry the weight of
  3. verb
    pierce with a sharp stake or point
  4. verb
    kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole
    synonyms: picchettare
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    type of:
    accoppare, ammazzare, far morire, finire, uccidere
    cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
  5. verb
    mark with a stake
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    type of:
    contraddistinguere, contrassegnare, segnare
    make or leave a mark on
  6. verb
    tie or fasten to a stake
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    accaparrare, allacciare, assicurare, attaccare, fermare, fissare, legare, raccomandare
    cause to be firmly attached
  7. verb
    put at risk
    synonyms: avventurare, azzardare, giocare, tentare
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    type of:
    arrischiare, azzardare, esporre, osare, rischiare, tentare
    expose to a chance of loss or damage
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