Found 2 items, similar to impalement.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: impalement impalement n : the act of piercing with a sharpened stake as a form of punishment or torture
English → English (gcide) Definition: impalement Empalement \Em*pale"ment\, n. [Cf. F. empalement, fr. empaler. See Empale.] [Written also impalement.] 1. A fencing, inclosing, or fortifying with stakes. [1913 Webster] 2. A putting to death by thrusting a sharpened stake through the body. [1913 Webster] 3. (Her.) Same as Impalement. [1913 Webster]