empale vs spear
spear vs empaleempale is not a noun while spear is a noun.
empale and spear both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| empale | No | No | Yes | No |
| spear | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
spear is a hyponym of
empale; that is, spear is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
empale:
- empale: pierce with a sharp stake or point
- spear: pierce with a spear
Other hyponyms of empale include
pin.
| empale (noun) | spear (noun) |
|---|---|
| a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon | |
| an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish |
| empale (verb) | spear (verb) |
|---|---|
| pierce with a sharp stake or point | pierce with a spear |
| thrust up like a spear |
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