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impalement

UK
/ɪmˈpeɪlmənt/
US
/ɪmˈpeɪlmənt/

Translations

impalementnoun
impalements
pl
The impalement of the meat on the skewer was done carefully.
Прокалывание мяса на шампур было выполнено осторожно.
The impalement of the flag on the pole was a symbol of victory.
Насаживание флага на шест было символом победы.
Additional translations
пронзание
пробивание
Synonyms
skewering
stabbing
puncture
transfixion
piercing
impalementadjective
UK
/ɪmˈpeɪlmənt/
US
/ɪmˈpeɪlmənt/
Used attributively before a noun to describe something relating to or involving impalement.

Definitions

impalementnoun
The act of piercing or transfixing with a sharp instrument.
The impalement of the stake through the vampire's heart was a dramatic scene in the movie.
A method of execution or torture involving the piercing of the body with a stake or similar object.
Historical records describe impalement as a brutal form of punishment used in ancient times.
impalementadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or involving impalement.
The magician's impalement stunt drew gasps from the audience.
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