appulse
[noun]
Synonyms: impact, bump, clash, collision, concussion, impingement, jar, jolt, percussion, shock

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appulse noun. [ǝ'pʌls] E17.
[Latin appulsus a driving towards, from appuls- pa. ppl stem of appellere, from ad AP-¹ + pellere drive.]
1. A driving or energetic motion towards a place; a strong impulse towards something. arch. E17.

2. Astronomy. An apparent close approach (falling short of occultation) by a planet etc. to a star or other body. M17.

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