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- Dictionaryimpale/ɪmˈpeɪl/
verb
- 1. transfix or pierce with a sharp instrument: "his head was impaled on a pike and exhibited for all to see"
- 2. display (a coat of arms) side by side with another on the same shield, separated by a vertical line: "the impaled arms of her husband and her father"
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5 days ago · Definitions of empale. verb. pierce with a sharp stake or point. synonyms: impale, spike, transfix. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Empale." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/empale. Accessed 21 Jul. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family.
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1 day ago · Capital punishment is a legal penalty in Malaysian law. There are currently 27 capital crimes in Malaysia, including murder, drug trafficking, treason, acts of terrorism, waging war against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, and, since 2003, rape resulting in death, or the rape of a child. Executions are carried out by hanging.
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2 days ago · Its strong, dark beak is perfectly adapted to quickly grab or impale its prey. After making a successful dive, the bird often returns to its perch to consume the catch. This efficient hunting method underscores the Azure kingfisher’s adaptability and skill in its natural habitat. 17) Their populations are stable though habitat loss is a concern.
