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Clash \Clash\ n.
1. A loud noise resulting from collision; a noisy collision
of bodies; a collision.
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The roll of cannon and clash of arms. --Tennyson.
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2. Opposition; contradiction; as between differing or
contending interests, views, purposes, etc.
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Clashes between popes and kings. --Denham.
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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.
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2. To meet in opposition; to act in a contrary direction; to
come onto collision; to interfere.
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However some of his interests might clash with those
of the chief adjacent colony. --Palfrey.
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Clash \Clash\, v. t.
To strike noisily against or together.
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