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Impala vs Impale - What's the difference?

impala | impale |

As a noun impala

is an African antelope Aepyceros melampus noted for its leaping ability; the male has ridged, curved horns.

As a verb impale is

to pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake.

impala

English

(wikipedia impala)

Noun

  • An African antelope Aepyceros melampus noted for its leaping ability; the male has ridged, curved horns,

    • impale

    English

    Alternative forms

    * empale (obsolete)

    Verb

    (impal)
  • to pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake.
  • more generally, to pierce (something) with any long, pointed object.