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to impale
01
genomborra, spetsa
to pierce through something with a sharp or pointed object
Transitive: to impale sth
Example
The gardener accidentally impaled his foot on a hidden spike in the soil.
The tree branch impaled the car 's windshield during the storm.
He impaled the document with a pushpin to attach it to the bulletin board.
02
spetsera, genomborra
to torture or execute someone by affixing them to a sharp stake
Transitive: to impale sb
Example
In ancient times, prisoners were impaled as a form of public execution.
The conquerors impaled their enemies as a warning to others who dared to resist.
The tyrant ordered dissenters to be impaled in the town square as a deterrent.
Exempel
The gardener accidentally impaled his foot on a hidden spike in the soil.
The tree branch impaled the car's windshield during the storm.
He impaled the document with a pushpin to attach it to the bulletin board.
She impaled the apple with a toothpick to hold it in place for dipping in caramel.
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