Definitions
Conflict, disagreement, or a loud collision.
Word origin
Of onomatopoeic origin. Compare Saterland Frisian klatskje (“to smack, slap”), West Frisian kletse, kletskje, Dutch kletsen (“to smack, slap, clash”), German Low German klattsen, klatsken (“to smack, splash”), German klatschen (“to clap, smack, slap”) and Klatsch (“a clapping sound; the din resulting from two or more things colliding”), Danish klaske (“to clash, splatter”).
Used in a sentence
“I heard a clash from the kitchen, and rushed in to find the cat had knocked over some pots and pans.”
“Alone amid clashes of rain against the house.”
“Protesters took to the streets and stormed federal buildings. At least 77 people died in violent clashes between protesters and police and then-Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli was forced to resign.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Come into violent conflict”5 letters
02“Conflict”5 letters
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