percutantadjectivecommon nounverbSyllable DecompositionpercutantEtymologyexpandpresent participle of percuter.Definitions1. Describes an instrument that is played by striking it, such as a drum, timpani, or gong.musiqueexpand2. Which impacts, describes an artillery projectile that explodes upon hitting an obstacle.militaireexpandObus percutant.See alsopercutante (adj.) percussion (cn.) percutant (cn.) percutant (v.) percuter (v.) percuteur (cn.) percutants (adj.) percutantes (adj.)