head-on collision

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A collision where the front ends of two vehicles (such as ships, trains, cars, planes, etc.) hit each other, as opposed to a side-collision or rear-end collision.

Word forms

head-on collision head-on collisions

Etymology

From head-on + collision.

Synonyms

cornfield meet head-on frontal collision
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