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Percuss

To strike smartly; to strike upon or against; as, to percuss the chest in medical examination.

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Tap 76% connected

To strike with a slight or gentle blow; to touch gently; to rap lightly; to pat; as, to tap one with the hand or a cane.

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Tip 76% connected

The point or extremity of anything; a pointed or somewhat sharply rounded end; the end; as, the tip of the finger; the tip of a spear.

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Percussion 74% connected

The act of percussing, or striking one body against another; forcible collision, esp. such as gives a sound or report.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Percussion 74% connected

The act of percussing, or striking one body against another; forcible collision, esp. such as gives a sound or report.

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Percussive 74% connected

Striking against; percutient; as, percussive force.

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Percussive 74% connected

Striking against; percutient; as, percussive force.

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