appulse

== English == === Etymology === From Latin appulsus. === Pronunciation === (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈæp.əls/, /əˈpʌls/ === Noun === appulse (plural appulses) An energetic movement towards or against something; a push, a strike. (astronomy) A close approach of two heavenly bodies; a conjunction or occultation. === Anagrams === papules, upleaps == Latin == === Participle === appulse vocative masculine singular of appulsus