impale

Meanings

• Verb

  To pierce or thrust (a person, animal, or object) through the body with a sharp point or object, typically for punishment or display.

  - "The conquering army impaled their prisoners as a warning to other rebellious tribes."
  - "The knight was impaled on a large wooden stake after losing the battle."
  - "The chef impaled the shrimp on skewers before grilling them."

• Verb

  To attach or fasten something, especially with a pointed piece.

  - "The artist impaled tiny flowers onto the canvas with needles."
  - "The jeweler impaled the pearls onto the string."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪmˈpeɪl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

pale , palisade , picket , fix , run through , stake , stick , transfix

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impale
mail , whale , ale , hail , ail , jail

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Variants

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impale , impaled , impalement , impalements , impaler , impalers , impales , impaling

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Etymology

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The word 'impale' comes from the Latin word 'palus' meaning 'stake'. The verb form 'impale' is derived from the past participle of the Latin verb 'pungere' which means 'to prick' or 'to pierce'.

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Trivia

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1. Impaling was used as a form of execution in ancient Rome and was often reserved for slaves and criminals.

2. The world record for the most number of skewers impaled on a person's body is held by a man named Joey Chestnut, who impaled 1,116 skewers in one attempt.

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Related Concepts

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1. Impaling Stake: A long, sharp pointed stake used for impaling people or animals as a punishment or display of power.

2. Impaling Technique: A method of cooking food, particularly shish kebabs or skewers, by threading the food onto long skewers and grilling or roasting them.

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Culture

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Impaling was a common form of punishment and display of power in ancient civilizations such as the Persians, Romans, and Aztecs. It was often used as a deterrent to rebellion and as a symbol of victory. Impaling has also appeared in literature, art, and music, with notable examples including Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' and the song 'Impale' by the band 'Five Finger Death Punch'.

How to Memorize "impale"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sharp point or object piercing through an object or person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'impale' with the idea of piercing or puncturing something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Impale: In My Palus' where 'Palus' refers to the Latin word for stake.

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