(n) (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together, Syn. hit, Example:the collision of the particles resulted in an exchange of energy and a change of direction
(n) an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object, Example:three passengers were killed in the collision; the collision of the two ships resulted in a serious oil spill
n. [ L. collisio, fr. collidere. See Collide. ] 1. The act of striking together; a striking together, as of two hard bodies; a violent meeting, as of railroad trains; a clashing. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A state of opposition; antagonism; interference. [ 1913 Webster ]
The collision of contrary false principles. Bp. Warburton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Sensitive to the most trifling collisions. W. Irving.
[ていしょく, teishoku] (n, vs) (1) collision; conflict; (2) being contrary; being incompatible; being inconsistent; being contradictory; (3) being in violation (of the law, etc.); (P)#7800