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Definition of 'collision'

Noun

  1. (physics) an brief event in which two or more bodies come together; "the collision of the particles resulted in an exchange of energy and a change of direction"
       Synonyms: hit
  2. an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object; "three passengers were killed in the collision"; "the collision of the two ships resulted in a serious oil spill"
  3. a conflict of opposed ideas or attitudes or goals; "a collision of interests"


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