Impale and Shank

Impale

Impale verb - To penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object.
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Shank and impale are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shank" instead a verb "Impale".

Nearby Words: impalement, impaling

Shank

Shank verb - Hit (a golf ball) with the heel of a club, causing the ball to veer in the wrong direction.
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Impale and shank are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impale" instead a verb "Shank".

Nearby Words: shanked, shanking
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