impale

Verb
  1. Pierce with a sharp stake or point (synset 201446945)
    "impale a shrimp on a skewer"
    is a type of: pierce, thrust - penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
    subtypes:
    • pin - pierce with a pin
    • spear - pierce with a spear
    same as: empale, spike, transfix
  2. Kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole (synset 201574834)
    "the enemies were impaled and left to die"
    entail: pierce - make a hole into
    is a type of: kill - cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
    same as: stake

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