palpable - PAL-bah-bull - that which can be physically touched or felt, perceivable, tangible
Example: "When Hamlet fences with Ophelia's brother and makes a sudden thrust, the official judge of the game cries out, 'A hit! A palpable hit!'"
As a starter: and as a former teacher in English, I hope to add to reader's vocabulary by presenting a word a day in simple terms that anyone can understand - from current use in publications, radio,TV, etc. Remember: use a new word three times in a day and it's yours forever!