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impaled

ihm-PAYLD
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Impaled (adj) means Pierced through by something sharp. Example: “The hiker found a boar impaled on the broken branch.”

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Pierced through by something sharp.
"The hiker found a boar impaled on the broken branch."

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In plain EnglishPierced through — the past-tense description of impale.

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What does “impaled” mean?
The word “impaled” means pierced through by something sharp. In plain terms, pierced through — the past-tense description of impale.
How do you pronounce “impaled”?
“Impaled” is pronounced ihm-PAYLD (/ɪmˈpeɪld/ in IPA).
How do you use “impaled” in a sentence?
Here is “impaled” used in a sentence: “The hiker found a boar impaled on the broken branch.”
What part of speech is “impaled”?
“Impaled” is an adjective.