1. to pierce through with a sharp pointed object
2. to kill by piercing with a stake or spear
Usage: historical

Examples

• The knight was impaled by his enemy’s lance.
• She accidentally impaled her finger on the sharp fence post.
• The butterfly was impaled on a pin for the collection.
• Ancient warriors would impale their enemies as punishment.
• The fish was impaled on the fishing spear.
• He impaled the marshmallow on a stick for roasting.