Collision

Word COLLISION
Character 9
Hyphenation col li sion
Pronunciations /kəˈlɪʒən/

Definitions and meanings of "Collision"

What do we mean by collision?

An act of colliding; a crash. noun

A condition of opposition or conflict between two or more people or things. noun

A brief dynamic event consisting of the close approach of two or more particles, such as atoms, resulting in an abrupt change of momentum or exchange of energy. noun

To collide; strike against.

The act of striking or dashing together; a striking together of two bodies; the meeting and mutual striking or clashing of two or more moving bodies, or of a moving body with a stationary one; specifically, in recent use, the dashing together of two railroad-trains, or of two boats or ships. noun

Opposition; antagonism; counteraction: as, a collision of interests or of parties. noun

See extract. noun

Synonyms Concussion, etc. See shock. noun

The act of striking together; a striking together, as of two hard bodies; a violent meeting, as of railroad trains; a clashing. noun

A state of opposition; antagonism; interference. noun

An instance of colliding. noun

A conflict of opposed ideas or attitudes or goals noun

(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together noun

An accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object noun

An instance of colliding.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Collision

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The word "collision" in example sentences

For many observers, this California collision is the de facto NBA Finals. ❋ Unknown (2002)

The main reason why it is strongly recommend NOT to ship these web resources is that their generated names, particularly the JavaScript libraries, are not unique and could cause a name collision! ❋ Jim Glass MSFT (2011)

When they bite the eyes roll back into the head to protect them when any contact or collision is imminent. ❋ Dr. Reese Halter (2010)

Just to make it clear, the guy was in collision course with all the other branches of the local federal government just because he had external (Chavez and the other 'Bolivarians') and some internal support. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The collision is between two concepts of the world order. ❋ Dave Johnson (2010)

As long as the confidence timescale for such a collision is shorter than the development timescale for a collision avoidance mission, we're toast. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Rutgers 'Eric LeGrand, paralyzed from the neck down Saturday night in an on-field collision, is only the latest reminder of this simple, indisputable fact: the risk is all on the side of the players. ❋ Jonathan Weiler (2010)

Washington subway train collision kills at least one person ❋ Unknown (2009)

"Concern about the time that you have taken to appoint directors to the Metro Board is justified, particularly considering the safety issues that have plagued Metro over the past several years, including the June 2009 Red Line train collision, the worst tragedy in Metro's 34-year history," Norton said in a letter she sent to GSA Administrator Martha Johnson. ❋ Ann Scott Tyson (2010)

CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive - Obama releases statement on train collision « - Blogs from CNN. com ❋ Unknown (2009)

Christopher crept up the side of the battlefield, staying close to the rocky outcrop (and losing a frigate in collision along the way). ❋ Unknown (2010)

CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive - Washington subway train collision kills at least one person « - Blogs from CNN. com ❋ Unknown (2009)

Squirming through the press and calling his name to the policeman, Smoke saw the Baron, struck in collision by one of the rushers, hurled clean off his feet into the snow. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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