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to bang
01
to accidentally hit or get hit by something that injures or damages a part of one's body
Transitive: to bang a body part on sth | to bang a body part against sth
02
to hit or place something with considerable force, often resulting in a loud noise
Transitive: to bang one's hand or a tool on sth | to bang one's hand or a tool against sth
03
to create a loud or explosive noise
Intransitive
04
to close something violently or with a loud noise
Complex Transitive: to bang sth [adj]
05
to move around or do something in a noisy or energetic manner
Intransitive
06
to engage in sexual intercourse
Intransitive
Informal
Bang
01
(plural) the front part of someone's hair cut in a way that hangs across their forehead
02
a sudden very loud noise
03
a vigorous blow
04
a conspicuous success
05
the swift release of a store of affective force
bang
01
directly
bang
v
banger
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banger
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banging
adj
banging
adj
banging
n
banging
n
Example
She banged her knee against the corner of the table, causing a bruise.
She banged her hand against the door frame in the dark hallway, causing a small cut.
The child banged his toe against the bed frame, causing him to yelp in pain.
As he hurried down the stairs, he accidentally banged his elbow against the railing.
He banged his head on the low doorway while entering the room, resulting in a minor concussion.
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