NYT Dictionary

IMPALE

/ɪmˈpeɪl/
Verbim-PALEim-pale · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023

Meaning

To pierce (something) with any long, pointed object.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French, from Medieval Latin impālāre, from Latin palus, whence also pale.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fixstakestickrun throughtransfixpalepalisadepicketempierceimpale

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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