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impaling Meaning & Definition

/ɪmˈpeɪlɪŋ/

What Does Impaling Mean?

As a verb, impaling means present participle and gerund of impale. As a noun, it means The act of something being impaled.

Quick Facts About Impaling

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/ɪmˈpeɪlɪŋ/
Synonymspale, palisade and picket
Pluralimpalings

Impaling Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of impale

Impaling as a Noun

  1. The act of something being impaled.

Verb

  1. To pierce (something) with any long, pointed object.
  2. To place two coats of arms side by side on the same shield (often those of two spouses upon marriage).
  3. To pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake.
  4. To enclose or fence with stakes.

Synonyms of Impaling

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Word Forms & Grammar

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impaling (plural impalings)

Words That Rhyme With Impaling

Impaling: Your Questions Answered

Is impaling a verb or a noun?

Impaling is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for impaling?

Close synonyms of impaling are pale, palisade and picket. See the full list of impaling synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of impaling?

The plural of impaling is impalings.

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