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spear vs empale

empale vs spear

spear is a noun but empale is not a noun.

spear and empale both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spear Yes No Yes No
empale No No Yes No
As verbs, empale is a hypernym of spear; that is, empale is a word with a broader meaning than spear:
  • spear: pierce with a spear
  • empale: pierce with a sharp stake or point
Other hypernyms of spear include impale, spike, transfix.
spear (noun) empale (noun)
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
spear (verb) empale (verb)
pierce with a spear pierce with a sharp stake or point
thrust up like a spear
Difference between spear and empale

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