to make a loud, harsh noise: The gears of the old car clashed and grated.
2.
to come together or collide, esp. noisily: The cymbals clashed.
3.
to conflict; disagree: Their stories of the accident clashed completely.
4.
(of juxtaposed colors) to be offensive to the eye.
5.
to engage in a physical conflict or contest, as in a game or a battle (often fol. by with): The Yankees clash with the White Sox for the final game of the season.
–verb (used with object)
6.
to strike with a resounding or violent collision: He clashed his fist against the heavy door.
7.
to produce (sound) by or as by collision: The tower bell clashed its mournful note.
–noun
8.
a loud, harsh noise, as of a collision: The automobiles collided with a terrible clash.
9.
a collision, esp. a noisy one.
10.
a conflict; opposition, esp. of views or interests: a clash between nations.
11.
a battle, fight, or skirmish: The clash between the border patrols left three men dead.
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