collision
Two things smashing
A collision is an impact between moving objects—two cars, two particles, two people rounding a corner.
The word emphasizes forceful contact: The collision totaled both vehicles.
Extended uses describe conflicts between incompatible things: a collision of ideas, a collision of cultures, scheduling collisions.
In computing, a collision occurs when two pieces of data compete for the same space or identifier.
Sudden violent impact
- smashBreak violently apart
- slamForceful impact or closure
- bangSudden loud noise
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
strike · shockwave · jolt · crumple · deformation · shatter · fracture · rupture
Sudden violent impact
- wreckDestroyed vessel or vehicle
- fender-benderMinor vehicle collision
- pileupSequential vehicular collision
- rear-endButtocks or tail collision
sideswipe · casualty · fatality · injury · trauma · ambulance · paramedics · sirens
Product of mass, velocity
- kineticRelating to motion
- elasticAble to stretch, rebounds
- inelasticResistant to deformation
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
energy · mass · velocity · force · acceleration · particles · scattering · recoil
Gear or takedown
- body-checkDeliberate physical collision
- helmetProtective head covering
- padsCushioned protective layers
- concussionBrain injury from impact
football · hockey · rugby · lacrosse · boxing · wrestling · sumo · judo
Cooked fruit spread
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- gridlockComplete mutual obstruction
- bottleneckConstriction limiting throughput
- rush-hourDaily commute congestion period
backup · snarl-up · intersection · expressway · freeway · highway · motorway · lane
Violent disagreement or collision
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
rivalry · power struggle · standoff · showdown · face-off · head-on · deadlock · impasse
Identifier collision prevention container
- conflictOpposition between parties
- detectionAct of finding something
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
crash
Sudden violent impact
hit · strike · shockwave · jolt · crumple · deformation · shatter · fracture · rupture · splinter
crash
Sudden violent impact
- wreckDestroyed vessel or vehicle
- fender-benderMinor vehicle collision
- pileupSequential vehicular collision
rear-end · sideswipe · casualty · fatality · injury · trauma · ambulance · paramedics · sirens · hospital
momentum
Product of mass, velocity
conservation · energy · mass · velocity · force · acceleration · particles · scattering · recoil · cross-section
tackle
Gear or takedown
- body-checkDeliberate physical collision
- helmetProtective head covering
- padsCushioned protective layers
concussion · football · hockey · rugby · lacrosse · boxing · wrestling · sumo · judo · contact sport
jam
Cooked fruit spread
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- gridlockComplete mutual obstruction
- bottleneckConstriction limiting throughput
rush-hour · backup · snarl-up · intersection · expressway · freeway · highway · motorway · lane · merge
clash
Violent disagreement or collision
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
opposition · rivalry · power struggle · standoff · showdown · face-off · head-on · deadlock · impasse · discord
namespace
Identifier collision prevention container
- conflictOpposition between parties
- detectionAct of finding something
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
algorithm · checksum · duplicate · overwrite · race condition
- mechanicsforce, turning, rotation, momentum, velocity
- TitanicTitanic, RMS Titanic, iceberg, sinking, lifeboats
- accidentsaccident, car accident, bike accident, mishap, traffic accident
- action filmschase scene, car chase, explosion, stunt, shootout
- clashesconflict, confrontation, fight, battle, brawl
- crashesaccident, crash, pileup, wreck, rear-ended
collisionharmony
Agreement or musical blend
agreement · accord · cooperation · unity · concord
collisionmerger
Corporate combination
fusion · union · combination · synthesis · integration
- collision coursePath toward inevitable impact
- head-on collisionDirect front-to-front impact
- collision avoidancePreventing objects from hitting
- head on collision
- rear-end collisionCrash into back
- mid-air collisionAircraft striking while flying