Synonyms for percussion

Grammar : Noun

Spell : per-kuhsh-uh n

Phonetic Transcription : pərˈkʌʃ ən

Définition of percussion

Origin : early 15c., "a striking, a blow; internal injury, contusion," from Latin percussionem (nominative percussio) "a beating, striking; a beat as a measure of time," noun of action from past participle stem of percutere "to strike hard, beat, smite; strike through and through," from per- "through" (see per) + quatere "to strike, shake" (see quash). Reference to musical instruments is first recorded 1776.

noun drumming

Example sentences :

He saw a spark, heard the bang of the percussion cap, but there was nothing more.
Extract from : « Shaman » by Robert Shea

His other burdens were his packet of percussion caps, his blanket, and his crutches.
Extract from : « Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) » by Charles Morris

If it goes round to the percussion of the hand it indicates jealousy.
Extract from : « The Influence of the Stars » by Rosa Baughan

This second crow was full of fire, and daring, and challenge, and percussion.
Extract from : « The History of The Hen Fever » by George P. Burnham

Auscultation and percussion show that the internal organs are normal.
Extract from : « Pedagogical Anthropology » by Maria Montessori

I say trebled, for my powder and the percussion combined have more than trebled the velocities.
Extract from : « Gunnery in 1858 » by William Greener

This was the strike-a-light, or percussion, method of making a fire.
Extract from : « Stories of Useful Inventions » by Samuel Eagle Foreman

These backwoodsmen were much interested by all our effects, and were particularly struck with our percussion guns and rifles.
Extract from : « Travels in the Interior of North America, 1832-1834, Part III (the Text Being Chapters XXVIII-XXXIII of the London Edition, 1843, and the Appendix a Combination of the Appendices of the London and German [Coblentz, 1839] Editions) » by Maximilian, Prinz von Wied

First the match-lock, wheel-lock, flint-lock, percussion lock.
Extract from : « The Modern Pistol and How to Shoot It » by Walter Winans

Percussion, auscultation, and exploration are also available methods.
Extract from : « Special Report on Diseases of Cattle » by U.S. Department of Agriculture

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