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
clasher
nounFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of clash in a Sentence
Police and protesters clashed yesterday.
The sofa and the chair clash.
She ended the song by clashing the cymbals.
Origin and Etymology of clash
imitative
clash
Definition of clash
1 : a noisy usually metallic sound of collision
2a : a hostile encounter : skirmishb : a sharp conflict a clash of opinions
Examples of clash in a Sentence
Hundreds were killed in ethnic clashes in the region last month.
a clash between rival gangs that resulted in some serious injuries
First Known Use of clash
1513
CLASH Defined for English Language Learners
clash
playDefinition of clash for English Language Learners
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: to be in a situation in which you are fighting or disagreeing : to come into conflict with someone
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: to look bad or ugly together
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: to be very different in a way that makes being or working together difficult
clash
Definition of clash for English Language Learners
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: a short fight between groups of people
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: an argument or disagreement between people
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: a difference that makes it difficult for people or things to be together or work together
CLASH Defined for Kids
Definition of clash for Students
clashed
;clashing
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.
Definition of clash for Students
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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