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Definition of Empale
1. Verb. Pierce with a sharp stake or point. "Impale a shrimp on a skewer"
Exact synonyms: Impale, Spike, Transfix
Generic synonyms: Pierce, Thrust
Specialized synonyms: Pin, Spear
Derivative terms: Impalement, Spike
Generic synonyms: Pierce, Thrust
Specialized synonyms: Pin, Spear
Derivative terms: Impalement, Spike
Definition of Empale
1. v. t. To make pale.
2. v. t. To fence or fortify with stakes; to surround with a line of stakes for defense; to impale.
Definition of Empale
1. Verb. (obsolete form of impale) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Empale
1. to impale [v -PALED, -PALING, -PALES] - See also: impale
Medical Definition of Empale
1. To make pale. "No bloodless malady empales their face." (G. Fletcher) Origin: Pref. Em- (L. In) + pale: cf. OF. Empalir. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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