browse words by letter
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z
more about clash
clash |
4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Clash \Clash\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Clashed}; p. pr & vb n. {Clashing}.] [Of imitative origin; cf G. klatschen Prov. G. kleschen D. kletsen Dan. klaske E. clack.] 1. To make a noise by striking against something to dash noisily together. 2. To meet in opposition; to act in a contrary direction; to come onto collision; to interfere. However some of his interests might clash with those of the chief adjacent colony. --Palfrey. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Clash \Clash\, v. t. To strike noisily against or together. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Clash \Clash\ n. 1. A loud noise resulting from collision; a noisy collision of bodies; a collision. The roll of cannon and clash of arms. --Tennyson. 2. Opposition; contradiction; as between differing or contending interests, views, purposes, etc Clashes between popes and kings. --Denham. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: clash n 1: a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells" [syn: {clang}, {clangor}, {clangour}, {clangoring}, {clank}, {crash}, {jangle}] 2: a state of conflict between persons [syn: {friction}] 3: a minor short-term fight [syn: {brush}, {encounter}, {skirmish}] v 1: crash together with violent impact: "The cars collided"; "Two meteors clashed" [syn: {collide}] 2: be incompatible; be or come into conflict; "These colors clash" [syn: {jar}, {collide}] 3: disagree violently; "We clashed over the new farm policies"
more about clash
This work is licensed under a
