01 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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1.
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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2.
A state of opposition; antagonism; interference.“The collision of contrary false principles.” — Bp. Warburton.“Sensitive to the most trifling collisions.” — W. Irving.
Syn.
Conflict; clashing; encounter; opposition.