Impalement, as a method of torture and execution, is the penetration of a human by an object such as a stake, pole, spear, or hook, often by the complete or partial perforation of the torso.

What does it mean to transfix someone?

transitive verb. 1 : to hold motionless by or as if by piercing he stood transfixed by her gaze. 2 : to pierce through with or as if with a pointed weapon : impale.

What is a Impaler meaning?

An impaler is a person who inflicts impalement.