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Impalement

Impalement refers to the act of piercing or thrusting a sharp object into a person's body. It can be a form of punishment, torture, or execution.

As a noun:

Sense 1: A method of execution or torture

Example: The ancient Romans used impalement as a method of punishing criminals.

Sense 2: A sharp object used for impaling

Example: The spear was commonly used for impalement during battles in medieval times.

As a verb:

Sense 1: To pierce or thrust a sharp object into someone's body

Example: The villain impaled his victim with a dagger during the intense scene of the movie.

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