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Impale vs Impalpable - What's the difference?

impale | impalpable |

As a verb impale

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

As an adjective impalpable is

not able to be perceived by the senses (especially by touch); intangible or insubstantial.

impale

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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.

    • impalpable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not able to be perceived by the senses (especially by touch); intangible or insubstantial