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window collapse: a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air; a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back; usually is capable of being opened; a transparent panel (as of an envelope) inserted in an otherwise opaque material; (computer science) a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen; an opening in the wall of a building (usually to admit light and air); "he stuck his head in the window"; an opening that resembles a window in appearance or function; "he could see them through a window in the trees"; the time period that is considered best for starting or finishing something; "the expanded window will give us time to catch the thieves"; "they had a window of less than an hour when an attack would have succeeded"

sled collapse: a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow; ride (on) a sled

scavenger collapse: any animal that feeds on refuse and other decaying organic matter; a chemical agent that is added to a chemical mixture to counteract the effects of impurities

vagabond collapse: anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place; "pirate ships were vagabonds of the sea"

bushman collapse: a dweller in the Australian bush country; a member of the race of nomadic hunters and gatherers who live in southern Africa

slip away collapse: leave furtively and stealthily; "The lecture was boring and many students slipped out when the instructor turned towards the blackboard"

back door collapse: a secret or underhand means of access (to a place or a position); "he got his job through the back door"; an entrance at the rear of a building; an undocumented way to get access to a computer system or the data it contains

clerestory collapse: part of an interior wall rising above the adjacent roof with windows admitting light

handshake collapse: grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)

ground floor collapse: the floor of a building that is at or nearest to the level of the ground around the building; becoming part of a venture at the beginning (regarded as position of advantage); "he got in on the ground floor"

spearhead collapse: the head and sharpened point of a spear; the leading military unit in an attack; someone who leads or initiates an activity (attack or campaign etc.); be the leader of; "She spearheaded the effort to find a cure for the disease"

oriel collapse: a projecting bay window corbeled or cantilevered out from a wall

saw collapse: hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting; cut with a saw; "saw wood for the fireplace"

candidate collapse: someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)

lap of luxury collapse: in conditions of wealth and comfort; "he was raised in the lap of luxury"

summer school collapse: an academic session during the summer; usually for remedial or supplementary study

clearing house collapse: a central collection place where banks exchange checks or drafts; participants maintain an account against which credits or debits are posted

trust company collapse: an organization (usually with a commercial bank) that is engaged as a trustee or fiduciary or agent in handling trust funds or estates of custodial arrangements or stock transfers or related services

sinus collapse: any of various air-filled cavities especially in the bones of the skull

beachhead collapse: an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments; "the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors"; "they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market"; a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation; "the Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead"

bridgehead collapse: a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy; an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies; "an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines"; "the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar"

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