impalement

Noun

The act or process of impaling, or the state of being impaled.

ریشه

From Middle English 'empalement', from Old French 'empalement', from 'en-' (in) + 'pal' (stake).

مثال

• Impalement was a common form of execution in medieval times.
• The impalement of the prisoner was witnessed by a large crowd.
• Surviving impalement was considered a miraculous feat.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Form of impalement Witness the impalement Survive impalement Depict scenes of impalement