PERCUSSION in a Sentence

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A detonator is any device containing an explosive that is actuated by heat, percussion, friction, or electricity.

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 Meanings and Examples of PERCUSSION
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percussion
 a.  striking one object against another sharply
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1  African percussion and Native American flute round out the show.
2  The track features Joey Langton on percussion.
3  A detonator is any device containing an explosive that is actuated by heat, percussion, friction, or electricity.
4  The drum is a percussion instrument.