01 n. A shaking or agitation; a shock; caused by the collision of two bodies.
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A shaking or agitation; a shock; caused by the collision of two bodies.“It is believed that great ringing of bells, in populous cities, hath dissipated pestilent air; which may be from the concussion of the air.” — Bacon.
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2.
A condition of lowered functional activity, without visible structural change, produced in an organ by a shock, as by fall or blow; as, a concussion of the brain.(Med.)
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The unlawful forcing of another by threats of violence to yield up something of value.(Civil Law)“Then concussion, rapine, pilleries, Their catalogue of accusations fill.” — Daniel.
Phrases & compounds
Concussion fuse —
one that is ignited by the concussion of the shell when it strikes.
Syn.
See Shock.