Clash (?), v. i. [imp. & p.
p. Clashed (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Clashing.] [Of imitative origin; cf. G.
klatschen, Prov. G. kleschen, D. kletsen,
Dan. klaske, E. clack.] 1. To
make a noise by striking against something; to dash noisily
together.
2. To meet in opposition; to act in a
contrary direction; to come onto collision; to
interfere.
However some of his interests might clash
with those of the chief adjacent colony.
Palfrey.
Clash, v. t. To strike noisily
against or together.
Clash n. 1. A
loud noise resulting from collision; a noisy collision of bodies;
a collision.
The roll of cannon and clash of arms.
Tennyson.
2. Opposition; contradiction; as between
differing or contending interests, views, purposes,
etc.
Clashes between popes and kings.
Denham.