IMPINGE


Meaning of IMPINGE in English

v.tr. (usu. foll. by on, upon)

1. make an impact; have an effect.

2 encroach.

Derivatives:

impingement n. impinger n.

Etymology: L impingere drive (a thing) at (as IN-(2), pangere fix, drive)

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.