What does "impinges" mean?

third-person singular simple present indicative of impinge

What is a synonym for "impinges"?

Common synonyms include: affect, collide, constrain, curtail, encroach, hit.

Impinges

verb

verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of impinge form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

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affect collide constrain curtail encroach hit

Antonyms

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avoid evade expand extend

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"A steam turbine is a prime mover in which steam at high velocity impinges upon the blades of a rotating element, thus transforming energy of the steam into mechanical energy."

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