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clasher

clash
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klash]
    • /klæʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klash]
    • /klæʃ/

Definitions of clasher word

  • verb without object clasher to make a loud, harsh noise: The gears of the old car clashed and grated. 1
  • verb without object clasher to come together or collide, especially noisily: The cymbals clashed. 1
  • verb without object clasher to conflict; disagree: Their stories of the accident clashed completely. 1
  • verb without object clasher (of juxtaposed colors) to be offensive to the eye. 1
  • verb without object clasher to engage in a physical conflict or contest, as in a game or a battle (often followed by with): The Yankees clash with the White Sox for the final game of the season. 1
  • verb with object clasher to strike with a resounding or violent collision: He clashed his fist against the heavy door. 1

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Origin of clasher

First appearance:

before 1490
One of the 26% oldest English words
1490-1500; blend of clap1 and dash1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Clasher

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

clasher popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

clasher usage trend in Literature

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