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