abordage

Definitions of abordage
  1. noun
    an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object
    synonyms: collision
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    type of:
    accident
    an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
  2. noun
    the act of colliding with something
    synonyms: collision, tamponnement
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    type of:
    coup, frappe, tube
    the act of contacting one thing with another
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