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Definition of "clash" []
- To collide with a loud, harsh, usually metallic noise: cymbals clashing. (verb-intransitive)
- To come into conflict; be in opposition: factions that clashed on a tax increase; an eyewitness account that clashed with published reports. (verb-intransitive)
- To create an unpleasant visual impression when placed together: colors that clash. (verb-intransitive)
- To strike together with a loud, harsh, metallic noise. (verb-transitive)
- A loud, harsh noise, such as that made by two metal objects in collision. (noun)
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Use "clash" in a sentence
- "The title clash will be the pair's 21st meeting with Nadal holding the advantage at 13 wins to seven."
- "Germany await the winners of Thursday's other semi-final between Australia and the Netherlands in the title clash scheduled for Saturday at the Dhyan Chand National Stadium."
- "Last month Bhupathi and Mirnyi had lost the title clash of the Miami event to Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy."
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