Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
allision
Noun
/əˈlɪʒən/
Definition
The act of striking or colliding with something, especially in a nautical context.
Examples
- The allision of the ship with the pier caused significant damage.
- During the storm, the cargo ship suffered an allision with a lighthouse.
- The investigation revealed that the allision was due to navigational errors.
Meaning
Allision specifically refers to a situation where a moving vessel strikes a stationary object.
Synonyms
- Collision
- Impact
- Crash
