Definitions

1. verb

to pierce or thrust someone or something with a sharp object, especially a spike or a stake, so that it becomes stuck or fixed in place

“The barbarian warrior impaled the enemy soldier on his spear.”

2. verb

to make someone or something feel intense pain or suffering

“The cruel dictator impaled his critics with harsh punishments.”

3. verb

to fix or fasten something in place, especially with a spike or a nail

“The carpenter impaled the plank onto the wall with a large nail.”

4. noun

the act of impaling someone or something

“The gruesome act of impale was a common practice in medieval battles.”