clashing vs fitting

clashing

adj
  • conflicting, contrasting, or contrary; inconsonant, incompatible, or irreconcilable 

  • mismatched, inharmonious, discordant or dissonant, not fitting well together (especially in regards to aesthetics, colors, clothing, or sounds) 

  • adverse or antagonistic; disagreeing or opposing 

  • Producing a clash or series of clashes. 

noun
  • A clash; the sound or action of clashing; violent collision. 

fitting

noun
  • A small part, especially a standardized or detachable part of a device or machine. 

  • The process of fitting up; especially of applying craft methods such as skilled filing to the making and assembling of machines or other products. 

  • A tube connector; a standardized connecting part of a piping system to attach sections of pipe together, such as a coupling 

  • The act of trying on clothes to inspect or adjust the fit. 

  • The action or condition of having fits in the sense of seizures or convulsions. 

  • A removable item in a house or other building, which can be taken with one when one moves out, such as a moveable piece of furniture, a carpet, picture, etc.; US furnishing; compare fixture. 

adj
  • Ready, appropriate, suitable, or in keeping 

verb
  • Getting ready; preparing. 

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