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(countable) The collision of two bodies in order to produce a sound. / (countable) The sound so produced. / (countable) The detonation of a percussion cap in a firearm.

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percussion

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percussion

IPA(Pronunciation)

/pɚˈkʌʃən/

Noun

countable uncountable

(countable) The collision of two bodies in order to produce a sound. / (countable) The sound so produced. / (countable) The detonation of a percussion cap in a firearm.

Japanese Meaning

２つの物体が衝突して音を発生させる現象 / その衝突によって生じる音 / 銃器において打薬蓋が発火する現象

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A sharp percussion between the mallet and the steel plate created a clear note.

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マレットと鋼板の間の鋭い衝突が澄んだ音を生み出した。

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Sense（1）

(countable) The collision of two bodies in order to produce a sound.

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(countable) The sound so produced.

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(countable) The detonation of a percussion cap in a firearm.

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(medicine) The tapping of the body as an aid to medical diagnosis.

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(engineering) The repeated striking of an object to break or shape it, as in percussion drilling.

Moreover, a perfect Medal has its Profile and out-ſtroaks ſharp (Nummus aſper) and by no means rugged; the Figures clean and well poliſh'd; the Contours neatly trimm'd, and exactly round and carefully preſerv'd; that the Extancy and Relievos correſpond with the Ingraving, and have not ſuffer'd in Percuſſion; in all which, there is a certain Spirit of Antiquity and Excellency to be diſcern'd in Antient Medals almoſt inimitable.

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(palmistry) The outer side of the hand.

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