impinge on

Other forms: impinging on; impinged on; impinges on

Definitions of impinge on

1. verb

   hit against; come into sudden contact with
   synonyms: collide with, hit, run into, strike

   strike, zonk

   deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

   types:

   stub

   strike (one's toe) accidentally against an object

   ping

   hit with a pinging noise

   bang, spang

   leap, jerk, bang

   rear-end

   collide with the rear end of

   broadside

   collide with the broad side of

   connect

   land on or hit solidly

   spat

   strike with a sound like that of falling rain

   thud

   strike with a dull sound

   bottom

   strike the ground, as with a ship's bottom

   bottom out

   hit the ground

   bump, knock

   knock against with force or violence

   bump into, butt against, jar against, knock against, run into

   collide violently with an obstacle

   clash, collide

   crash together with violent impact

   glance

   hit at an angle

   smash

   collide or strike violently and suddenly

   shock

   collide violently

   crash, ram

   undergo damage or destruction on impact

   type of:

   touch

   make physical contact with, come in contact with