impalement Definition

• Impalement ((n.))

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

• Impalement ((n.))

  An inclosing by stakes or pales, or the space so inclosed.

• Impalement ((n.))

  That which hedges in; inclosure.

• Impalement ((n.))

  The division of a shield palewise, or by a vertical line, esp. for the purpose of putting side by side the arms of husband and wife. See Impale, 3.

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