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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Percussion' in a Sentence

"The striking of one body against another with some sharpness; impact; blow." more

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The percussion of a nail hitting a piece of wood echoed through the carpenter's workshop.
His heart raced, and he could feel the percussion of blood pulsing in his ears during the intense workout.
His heart quickened at the sudden percussion of a distant gunshot in the quiet night.
The percussion of a car engine starting broke the stillness of the quiet neighborhood.

Percussion

per-kuhsh-uhn
nounThe striking of one body against another with some sharpness; impact; blow.
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Last Updated On: August 16, 2024
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