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appulse.

An energetic movement towards or against something; a push, a strike.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈæp.əls/UK, US/əˈpʌls/UK, US
  1. An energetic movement towards or against something; a push, a strike.

  2. A close approach of two heavenly bodies; a conjunction or occultation.

Where this word comes from

From Latin appulsus.

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