Impingement

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. The act of impinging.
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  • noun. The act of impinging.
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  • noun. The act of impinging.
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  • noun. a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something
  • noun. influencing strongly
    • Word Usage
    "Sometimes, a narrow space for passage of tendon underneath the shoulder blade can result in direct mechanical abrasion of the tendon, and has been commonly called impingement syndrome."
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    crash  influence  smash  
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    appulse  attouchement  brunt  brush  bulldozing  
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