collision
IPA: kʌɫˈɪʒʌn
noun
- An instance of colliding.
- (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.
- (software compilation) Clipping of naming collision. [(software compilation) An error caused by two source code elements (such as variables or functions) having the same name as each other.]
- (computing, chiefly video games) Clipping of collision detection; tangibility. [(computing, chiefly video games) The process or mechanism of determining whether two shapes are partially occupying the same space.]
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Examples of "collision" in Sentences
- This is a new, open forum for collision.
- The instant of the collision is the big bang.
- Each little collision contributes to weariness.
- The collision caused several of the cars to derail.
- At the time of the collision Evanss captain was asleep.
- The collision with the tanker is covered in the programme.
- The collision damage to the Constellation was catastrophic.
- But The momentum before and after the collision are the same.
- As a result of the collision the televisions crash to the ground.
- Following the collision, the 'Alberta' was vilified by the press.