Definition of collision

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Collision (n.) The act of striking together; a striking together, as of two hard bodies; a violent meeting, as of railroad trains; a clashing..

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Dash :: Dash (n.) Violent striking together of two bodies; collision; crash.
Percussion :: Percussion (n.) The act of percussing, or striking one body against another; forcible collision, esp. such as gives a sound or report..
Foul :: Foul (v. i.) To become entagled, as ropes; to come into collision with something; as, the two boats fouled..
Meet :: Meet (v. t.) To come in collision with; to confront in conflict; to encounter hostilely; as, they met the enemy and defeated them; the ship met opposing winds and currents..
Guard :: Guard (v. t.) An extension of the deck of a vessel beyond the hull; esp., in side-wheel steam vessels, the framework of strong timbers, which curves out on each side beyond the paddle wheel, and protects it and the shaft against collision..
Impact :: Impact (n.) Contact or impression by touch; collision; forcible contact; force communicated.
Collision :: Collision (n.) The act of striking together; a striking together, as of two hard bodies; a violent meeting, as of railroad trains; a clashing..
Conflict :: Conflict (v.) A striking or dashing together; violent collision; as, a conflict of elements or waves..
Bruise :: Bruise (v. t.) To injure, as by a blow or collision, without laceration; to contuse; as, to bruise one's finger with a hammer; to bruise the bark of a tree with a stone; to bruise an apple by letting it fall..
Clap :: Clap (n.) A loud noise made by sudden collision; a bang.
Rencounter :: Rencounter (n.) A meeting of two persons or bodies; a collision; especially, a meeting in opposition or contest; a combat, action, or engagement..
Hardhead :: Hardhead (n.) Clash or collision of heads in contest.
Clash :: Clash (v. i.) To meet in opposition; to act in a contrary direction; to come onto collision; to interfere.
Rencounter :: Rencounter (v. i.) To meet unexpectedly; to encounter in a hostile manner; to come in collision; to skirmish.
Clank :: Clank (n.) A sharp, brief, ringing sound, made by a collision of metallic or other sonorous bodies; -- usually expressing a duller or less resounding sound than clang, and a deeper and stronger sound than clink..
Jostle :: Jostle (n.) A conflict by collisions; a crowding or bumping together; interference.
Buffer :: Buffer (n.) An elastic apparatus or fender, for deadening the jar caused by the collision of bodies; as, a buffer at the end of a railroad car..
Percussion :: Percussion (n.) Hence: The effect of violent collision; vibratory shock; impression of sound on the ear.
Shock :: Shock (n.) A quivering or shaking which is the effect of a blow, collision, or violent impulse; a blow, impact, or collision; a concussion; a sudden violent impulse or onset..
Occurrence :: Occurrence (n.) A coming or happening; as, the occurence of a railway collision..
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