IMPALEMENT

Impalement

Impalement is the penetration of an organism by an object such as a stake, pole, spear or hook, by complete perforation of the central body mass. This article has a primary focus on impalement as a form of execution, how it was performed, and highlighting some places where it was used.

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impalement

Noun

  1. The act of torturing or executing someone by impaling them on a sharp stake.
  2. The joining of two coats of arms on one shield.


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