Impale
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British pronunciation/ɪmpˈe‍ɪl/
American pronunciation/ˌɪmˈpeɪɫ/

Definitie & Betekenis van "impale"

to impale
01

doorprikken, doornemen

to pierce through something with a sharp or pointed object
Transitive: to impale sth
to impale definition and meaning
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He impaled the document with a pushpin to attach it to the bulletin board.
The gardener accidentally impaled his foot on a hidden spike in the soil.
02

verimpelen, op de paal steken

to torture or execute someone by affixing them to a sharp stake
Transitive: to impale sb
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In ancient times, prisoners were impaled as a form of public execution.
In de oudheid werden gevangen genomen mensen verimpeld als een vorm van publieke executie.
The conquerors impaled their enemies as a warning to others who dared to resist.
De veroveraars verimpelden hun vijanden als een waarschuwing voor anderen die het waagden te verzetten.
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