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collision
[kuh-lizh-uhn]
noun
the act of colliding; a coming violently into contact; crash.
the collision of two airplanes.
a clash; conflict.
a collision of purposes.
Physics.the meeting of particles or of bodies in which each exerts a force upon the other, causing the exchange of energy or momentum.
collision
/ əˈɪə /
noun
a violent impact of moving objects; crash
the conflict of opposed ideas, wishes, attitudes, etc
a collision of interests
physics an event in which two or more bodies or particles come together with a resulting change of direction and, normally, energy
Other Word Forms
- collisional adjective
- anticollision adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of collision1
Word History and Origins
Origin of collision1
Example Sentences
The result is a sustained collision between unfettered consumerism, gender-role anxiety and entrenched beliefs about what kinds of love are valid and meaningful.
But he said he did not see a connection between Norris' wider issues and the specifics of the collision in Canada.
Piastri closed on to Antonelli's tail with 17 laps to go but their battle allowed Norris to close up, which meant the Australian had to turn his attentions to his team-mate until their collision.
Thames Valley Police said its serious collision investigation unit was investigating the crash and confirmed no arrests had been made.
The Los Angeles Police Department responded to the scene to investigate the traffic collision, said Officer Tony Im, a department spokesperson.
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