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 collision collision /kəˈlɪʒən/

noun

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