Impingement Definition

impingement
noun
  1. influencing strongly; "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture"
  2. a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something

"Impingement" in song lyrics

See how impingement is used in real songs:

  • "radiographic findinging of shoulder impingement"
    AOL — AOL
  • "neer and hawkins impingement"
    AOL — AOL
  • "shoulder impingement"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "impingement"

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