clash

B1
Pronunciation
/klaʃ/
/klæʃ/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

A loud sound, like the crashing together of metal objects.

Example Sentences
  • I heard a clash from the kitchen, and rushed in to find the cat had knocked over some pots and pans.
2 Definition

A skirmish, a hostile encounter.

3 Definition

A match; a game between two sides.

4 Definition

An angry argument

5 Definition

Opposition; contradiction; such as between differing or contending interests, views, purposes etc.

Example Sentences
  • a clash of beliefs
6 Definition

A combination of garments that do not look good together, especially because of conflicting colours.

Example Sentences
  • She was wearing a horrible clash of red and orange.
7 Definition

An instance of restarting the game after a "dead ball", where it is dropped between two opposing players, who can fight for possession.

8 Definition

Chatter; gossip; idle talk.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make a clashing sound.

Example Sentences
  • The cymbals clashed.
2 Definition

To cause to make a clashing sound.

3 Definition

To come into violent conflict.

Example Sentences
  • Fans from opposing teams clashed on the streets after the game.
4 Definition

To argue angrily.

5 Definition

(in games or sports) To face each other in an important game.

6 Definition

(of clothes, decor, colours) To fail to look good together; to contrast unattractively; to fail to harmonize.

Example Sentences
  • The hotel room was ugly, and the wallpaper clashed with the carpet.
7 Definition

(of events) To coincide, to happen at the same time, thereby rendering it impossible to attend all.

Example Sentences
  • I can't come to your wedding because it clashes with a friend's funeral.
8 Definition

To chatter or gossip.