impale
im
ˌɪm
im
pale
ˈpeɪl
peil
British pronunciation
/ɪmpˈe‍ɪl/

Definition och betydelse av "impale"på engelska

to impale
01

genomborra, spetsa

to pierce through something with a sharp or pointed object
Transitive: to impale sth
to impale definition and meaning
example
Exempel
He impaled the document with a pushpin to attach it to the bulletin board.
Han genomborrade dokumentet med en häftstift för att fästa det på anslagstavlan.
The gardener accidentally impaled his foot on a hidden spike in the soil.
Trädgårdsmästaren råkade spetsa sin fot på en dold spik i jorden.
02

spetsa, genomborra

to torture or execute someone by affixing them to a sharp stake
Transitive: to impale sb
example
Exempel
In ancient times, prisoners were impaled as a form of public execution.
Förr i tiden blev fångar spetsade som en form av offentlig avrättning.
The conquerors impaled their enemies as a warning to others who dared to resist.
Erorare spetsade sina fiender som en varning till andra som vågade göra motstånd.
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