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impale vs spike

spike vs impale

impale is not a noun while spike is a noun.

impale and spike both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impale No No Yes No
spike Yes No Yes No
As verbs, impale and spike are synonyms defined as:
  • impale and spike: pierce with a sharp stake or point
Other synonyms of impale include empale, transfix.
impale (noun) spike (noun)
sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
a large stout nail
any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
a very high narrow heel on women's shoes
each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
a transient variation in voltage or current
a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline
(botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
impale (verb) spike (verb)
pierce with a sharp stake or point add alcohol to (beverages)
kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole bring forth a spike or spikes
manifest a sharp increase
pierce with a sharp stake or point
secure with spikes
stand in the way of
Difference between impale and spike

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