Hypertext Webster Gateway: "clash"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Clash \Clash\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Clashed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Clashing}.] [Of imitative origin; cf. G. klatschen, Prov. G.
kleschen, D. kletsen, Dan. klaske, E. clack.]
1. To make a noise by striking against something; to dash
noisily together.
2. To meet in opposition; to act in a contrary direction; to
come onto collision; to interfere.
However some of his interests might clash with those
of the chief adjacent colony. --Palfrey.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Clash \Clash\, v. t.
To strike noisily against or together.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Clash \Clash\ n.
1. A loud noise resulting from collision; a noisy collision
of bodies; a collision.
The roll of cannon and clash of arms. --Tennyson.
2. Opposition; contradiction; as between differing or
contending interests, views, purposes, etc.
Clashes between popes and kings. --Denham.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
clash
n 1: a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of
distant bells" [syn: {clang}, {clangor}, {clangour}, {clangoring},
{clank}, {crash}]
2: a state of conflict between persons [syn: {friction}]
3: a minor short-term fight [syn: {brush}, {encounter}, {skirmish}]
v 1: crash together with violent impact: "The cars collided";
"Two meteors clashed" [syn: {collide}]
2: be incompatible; be or come into conflict; "These colors
clash" [syn: {jar}, {collide}]
3: disagree violently; "We clashed over the new farm policies"
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