impale /ɪmˈpeɪl/ verb4 •To pierce (something) with any long, pointed object. •To pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake. •To enclose or fence with stakes.[T]he Tovvne is impailed about halfe a mile compasse. — 1624 •To place two coats of arms side by side on the same shield (often those of two spouses upon marriage). formsimpaled · impaling · impales · impaleth