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smashes

/ˈsmæʃɪz/ /ˈsmæʃəs/

Meanings
noun
The sound of a violent impact; a violent striking together.

Examples :

"I could hear the screech of the brakes, then the horrible smash of cars colliding."
sound action

Related Words

Illustration passengers

passengers noun

/ˈpæsənd͡ʒəz/ /ˈpæsənd͡ʒɚz/

One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew.

"Somebody in a team who does not do their fair share of the work."

Illustration intercourse

intercourse noun

/ˈɪn.təˌkɔːs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkoɹs/

Communication, conversation.

"After the meeting, there was a period of intercourse between the colleagues, discussing the project's next steps. "

Illustration colliding

colliding verb

/kəˈlaɪdɪŋ/

To impact directly, especially if violent.

"When a body collides with another, then momentum is conserved."

Illustration comprehensive

comprehensive noun

/ˌkɒm.pɹɪˈhɛn.sɪv/ /ˌkɑːm.pɹəˈhɛn.sɪv/

A comprehensive school.

"The comprehensive school offered a wide range of subjects, from science and math to art and music. "

Illustration bankruptcy

bankruptcy noun

/ˈbæŋkɹʌptsɪ/

A legally declared or recognized condition of insolvency of a person or organization.

"The failing bakery declared bankruptcy after several years of declining sales. "

Illustration completely

completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

Illustration continuous

continuous adjective

/kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/

Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption

"a continuous current of electricity"

Illustration containing

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

Illustration demolition

demolition noun

/ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃən/

The process of demolishing or destroying buildings or other structures.

"The demolition of the old school building began this week. "

Illustration successful

successful adjective

/səkˈsɛsfl̩/

Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect

"a successful use of medicine;  a successful experiment;  a successful enterprise"

Illustration overwhelmingly

overwhelmingly adverb

/ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋli/ /ˌoʊvərˈhwɛlmɪŋli/

In an overwhelming manner; very greatly or intensely.

"The students voted overwhelmingly in favor of having a pizza party. "

Illustration unemployed

unemployed noun

/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/ /ˌʌnemˈplɔɪd/

Unemployed people.

"The unemployed are a growing portion of the population."