First Known Use: circa 1500
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1clash
verb \ˈklash\
: to be in a situation in which you are fighting or disagreeing : to come into conflict with someone
: to look bad or ugly together
: to be very different in a way that makes being or working together difficult
Full Definition of CLASH
intransitive verb
1
: to make a clash <cymbals clashed>
2
: to come into conflict <where ignorant armies clash by night — Matthew Arnold>; also : to be incompatible <the colors clashed>
transitive verb
: to cause to clash
— clash·er noun
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Origin of CLASH
imitative
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2clash
noun
: a short fight between groups of people
: an argument or disagreement between people
: a difference that makes it difficult for people or things to be together or work together
Full Definition of CLASH
1
: a noisy usually metallic sound of collision
2
a : a hostile encounter : skirmish b : a sharp conflict <a clash of opinions>
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First Known Use of CLASH
1513
CLASHING Defined for Kids
1clash
verb \ˈklash\
clashedclash·ing
Definition of CLASH for Kids
1
: to make or cause to make the loud sound of metal objects hitting <clashing cymbals>
2
: to come into conflict <Protesters clashed with the police.>
3
: to not go together well <Their personalities clashed.> <Your shirt and tie clash.>
2clash
noun
Definition of CLASH for Kids
1
: a loud sharp sound usually of metal striking metal <the clash of swords>
2
: a struggle or strong disagreement <It was inevitable that the clash for leadership should come. — Jack London, The Call of the Wild>
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