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impale vs pin

pin vs impale

impale is not a noun while pin is a noun.

impale and pin both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impale No No Yes No
pin Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pin is a hyponym of impale; that is, pin is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than impale:
  • impale: pierce with a sharp stake or point
  • pin: pierce with a pin
Other hyponyms of impale include spear.
impale (noun) pin (noun)
a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things
a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns
a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target
flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown
informal terms for the leg
small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.
when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat
impale (verb) pin (verb)
pierce with a sharp stake or point (chess) immobilize a piece
kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole attach or fasten with pins
pierce with a pin
to hold fast or prevent from moving
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