Definition of percussion

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Percussion (n.) The act of percussing, or striking one body against another; forcible collision, esp. such as gives a sound or report..

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Strike :: Strike (v. i.) To sound by percussion, with blows, or as with blows; to be struck; as, the clock strikes..
Shell :: Shell (n.) A hollow projectile, of various shapes, adapted for a mortar or a cannon, and containing an explosive substance, ignited with a fuse or by percussion, by means of which the projectile is burst and its fragments scattered. See Bomb..
Capsule :: Capsule (n.) A small cup or shell, as of metal, for a percussion cap, cartridge, etc..
Percuss :: Percuss (v. i.) To strike or tap in an examination by percussion. See Percussion, 3..
Jar :: "Jar (n.) In deep well boring, a device resembling two long chain links, for connecting a percussion drill to the rod or rope which works it, so that the drill is driven down by impact and is jerked loose when jammed..
Pulsatile :: Pulsatile (a.) Capable of being struck or beaten; played by beating or by percussion; as, a tambourine is a pulsatile musical instrument..
Replication :: Replication (n.) Return or repercussion, as of sound; echo..
Nipple :: Nipple (n.) Any small projection or article in which there is an orifice for discharging a fluid, or for other purposes; as, the nipple of a nursing bottle; the nipple of a percussion lock, or that part on which the cap is put and through which the fire passes to the charge..
Disintegrator :: Disintegrator (n.) A machine for grinding or pulverizing by percussion.
Cardiometry :: Cardiometry (n.) Measurement of the heart, as by percussion or auscultation..
Repercussion :: Repercussion (n.) Rapid reiteration of the same sound.
Percussion :: Percussion (n.) Hence: The effect of violent collision; vibratory shock; impression of sound on the ear.
Rebuff :: Rebuff (n.) Repercussion, or beating back; a quick and sudden resistance..
Pleximeter :: Pleximeter (n.) A small, hard, elastic plate, as of ivory, bone, or rubber, placed in contact with body to receive the blow, in examination by mediate percussion..
Cap :: Cap (n.) A percussion cap. See under Percussion.
Recapper :: Recapper (n.) A tool used for applying a fresh percussion cap or primer to a cartridge shell in reloading it.
Lock :: Lock (n.) That part or apparatus of a firearm by which the charge is exploded; as, a matchlock, flintlock, percussion lock, etc..
Ammunition :: Ammunition (n.) Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc..
Echoscope :: Echoscope (n.) An instrument for intensifying sounds produced by percussion of the thorax.
Primer :: Primer (n.) an instrument or device for priming; esp., a cap, tube, or water containing percussion powder or other compound for igniting a charge of gunpowder..
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