The force of one object hitting another (6)

I believe the answer is:

impact

(Other definitions for impact that I've seen before include "Collision - effect" , "Forcible contact; marked influence" , "Serious effect" , "Marked effect or influence" , "Forceful striking" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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