Impalement Definition & Meaning

impalement
noun
  1. the act of piercing with a sharpened stake as a form of punishment or torture

"Impalement" in song lyrics

See how impalement is used in real songs:

  • "At a show catch a microphone impalement"
    Smut Peddlers — Diseases
  • "the enthrallment of impalement"
    Swollen Members — Shatterproof
  • "female impalement"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "impalement"

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