concussive, a.
(kənˈkʌsɪv)
[f. L. concuss- ppl. stem (see above) + -ive.]
Of the nature of or pertaining to concussion.
| 1572 J. Jones Bathes of Bath i. 7 a, Concussiue, or shaking paine, procedeth of matter, that is resolued betwene the muscles and panycles. 1615 Crooke Body of Man 426 It is a concussiue motion. 1794 T. Gisborne Walks Forest i. (1796) 15 With concussive roar Echoed the cliffs. 1866 Ansted in Intell. Observ. No. 52. 275 Concussive movements or earthquakes. |