Emily Dickinson Lexicon

crash (Crashe's), n. [see crash, v.] (webplay: appears, breaking, earth, falling, houses, sound).

1. Gravity; consequence of falling; [fig.] death.
2. Collision; percussion; wreck; forceful impact; sharp sound; loud noise.
3. Shock; upheaval; stunning blow; [fig.] sudden change in point of view.