impale

English

/ɪmˈpeɪl/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To pierce (something) with any long, pointed object.
  • (transitive) To place two coat of coats of arms side by side on the same shield (often those of two spouses upon marriage).
  • (ambitransitive) To pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake.
  • (ambitransitive) To enclose or fence with stakes.

Etymology

Derived from Latin impalare, impālāre, palus (marsh, a stake) root from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂ǵ- (attach, fix, fasten, hang).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*peh₂ǵ-

Gloss

attach, fix, fasten, hang

Concept
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