head-on vs ringing

head-on

adj
  • Direct, abrupt, blunt or unequivocal; not prevaricating. 

  • Of a collision, from the front or in the direction of motion. 

noun
  • A collision from the front. 

adv
  • With the front of a vehicle. 

  • With direct confrontation. 

ringing

adj
  • Loud and clear. 

  • Made forcefully; powerful. 

noun
  • The sound of something that rings. 

  • The quality of being resonant. 

  • A technique used in the study of wild birds, by attaching a small, individually numbered, metal or plastic tag to their legs or wings. 

  • The theft of cars and illegally changing their identities for resale. 

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