Entry Word: impale

Function: verb

Meaning: to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object <impale a marshmallow or two on that stick and letʼs start toasting>

Synonyms gore, harpoon, lance, pierce, puncture, skewer, spear, spike, stab, stick, transfix

Related Words spindle; perforate; jab, poke, prick, punch, thrust; cut, knife, slice