Both Uses of
impair
in
Moby Dick
- But with the whale, these two sashes are separately inserted, making two distinct windows, but sadly impairing the view.†
Chpt 73-75 *
- Real strength never impairs beauty or harmony, but it often bestows it; and in everything imposingly beautiful, strength has much to do with the magic.†
Chpt 85-87impairs = makes worse or less effective
Definition:
make worse or less effective