impaler

/ɪmˈpeɪlər/
noun
  1. A person or thing that impales, especially someone who uses a sharp object to pierce or fix something.
    • In the video game, the impaler is a weapon that can pin enemies to walls.
    • Vlad the Impaler was a historical figure known for his brutal methods.
    • The hunter used a spear as an impaler to catch fish in the river.
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