Impinging: alternatives and connections

The act of striking together; a striking together, as of two hard bodies; a violent meeting, as of railroad trains; a clashing.

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The act of engaging, pledging, enlisting, occupying, or entering into contest.

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To whip lightly or with a quick jerk; to flap; as, to flick a horse; to flick the dirt from boots.

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It.

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To drive close; to press firmly together: to wedge into a place.

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The opening or space inclosed by the threads of a net between knot and knot, or the threads inclosing such a space; network; a net.

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of Mesh

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To come in contact with; to hit or strike lightly against; to extend the hand, foot, or the like, so as to reach or rest on.

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of Touch

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of Happen

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A coming or happening; as, the occurence of a railway collision.

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Occurring or happening; hence, incidental; accidental.

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See Intrench.

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See Intrench.

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A close union or junction of bodies; a touching or meeting.

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of Strike

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