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percussive

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percussive
1. adj. Characterized by percussion; caused by or related to the action of striking or pounding something.
He massaged her shoulders with a gentle percussive action.
2. adj. (phonetics) Produced by striking organs together, for example, smacking the lips or gnashing the teeth.
3. n. (phonetics) A percussive phone.

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