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empale

American  
[em-peyl] / ɛmˈpeɪl /

verb (used with object)

empaled, empaling

  1. impale.

empale British  
/ ɪmˈpeɪl /

verb

  1. a less common spelling of impale

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Other Word Forms

  • empalement noun
  • empaler noun

Example Sentences

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"Well, it wasn't right for her to say it," said Anne, promptly deciding upon which horn of this dilemma to empale herself.

From Anne of the Island by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)

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