impalement

impalement antonyms

relief compare impalement and relief
alleviation compare impalement and alleviation
happiness compare impalement and happiness
contentment compare impalement and contentment

impalement definitions

noun

  • (obsolete) In the sense of an enclosure, the calyx of a flower. In still older works, also spelt empalement (q.v.) 

  • A space fenced in, such as by palings, possibly in the form of an enclosure or cup. 

  • The joining of two coats of arms on one shield. 

  • The act of torturing or executing someone by impaling them on a sharp stake.