Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: impale
IPA transcription: [,ɪmp'eɪl]
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: transfix, impale, empale, spike
    Meaning: pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer"
Usage examples
  • A moment's leeway, and no more, before the savage band would impale the four upon their stone-pointed spears.