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percussive

The correct spelling is percussive.

How to pronounce percussive

noun

IPA: /pəˈkʌsɪv/

Say it like: Per-cus-siv-e

The correct spelling is percussive. A percussive phone. For example: "He massaged her shoulders with a gentle percussive action."

Usage Examples

He massaged her shoulders with a gentle percussive action.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A percussive phone.

adjective

  1. 1.Characterized by percussion; caused by or related to the action of striking or pounding something.
  2. 2.Produced by striking organs together, for example, smacking the lips or gnashing the teeth.

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