Collision

Quick meaning: Collision is a noun meaning An instance of colliding.

Meaning

An instance of colliding.

More Meanings

1. (software compilation) Clipping of naming collision.
2. (computing, chiefly video games) Clipping of collision detection; tangibility.
3. (physics) Any event in which two or more bodies exert forces on each other in a relatively short time. In a collision, physical contact of two bodies is not necessary.

Example Sentences

He has retired due to the collision.

At the very moment he cried out, David realised that what he had run into was only the Christmas tree. Disgusted with himself at such cowardice, he spat a needle from his mouth, stepped back from the tree and listened. There were no sounds of any movement upstairs: no shouts, no sleepy grumbles, only a gentle tinkle from the decorations as the tree had recovered from the collision.

Word Forms

• collisions

Synonyms for collision

Depending on context, synonyms include hit, smash, crash.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include crash, smash, hit, collide, impact, clash.

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