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contrast collapse: the act of distinguishing by comparing differences; the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness); the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors; the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared; "in contrast to", "by contrast"; put in opposition to show or emphasize differences; "The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student"; to show differences when compared; be different; "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"

specimen collapse: a bit of tissue or blood or urine that is taken for diagnostic purposes; "they collected a urine specimen for urinalysis"; an example regarded as typical of its class

mace collapse: a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority; spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed; (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization

jar collapse: a vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without handles; the quantity contained in a jar; "he drank a jar of beer"; place in a cylindrical vessel; "jar the jam"; affect in a disagreeable way; "This play jarred the audience"; shock physically; "Georgia was shaken up in the Tech game"

crusty collapse: brusque and surly and forbidding; "crusty remarks"; "a crusty old man"; "his curmudgeonly temper"; "gruff manner"; "a gruff reply"

pax collapse: (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist

thwart collapse: a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat; hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent"

escutcheon collapse: a shield; especially one displaying a coat of arms; (nautical) a plate on a ship's stern on which the name is inscribed

pedagogical collapse: of or relating to pedagogy; "pedagogical significance"

wand collapse: a rod used by a magician or water diviner; a thin supple twig or rod; "stems bearing slender wands of flowers"

grill collapse: a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate; "he cooked hamburgers on the grill"; cook over a grill; "grill the sausages"

cross collapse: a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry; a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece; any affliction that causes great suffering; "that is his cross to bear"; "he bears his afflictions like a crown of thorns"; trace a line through or across; "cross your `t'"; meet and pass; "the trains crossed"; fold so as to resemble a cross; "she crossed her legs"; to cover or extend over an area or time period; "Rivers traverse the valley floor", "The parking lot spans 3 acres"; "The novel spans three centuries"

annulet collapse: a small ring; molding in the form of a ring; at top of a column; (heraldry) a charge in the shape of a circle; "a hollow roundel"

applique collapse: a decorative design made of one material sewn over another; sew on as a decoration

difference collapse: the quality of being unlike or dissimilar; "there are many differences between jazz and rock"; a significant change; "the difference in her is amazing"; "his support made a real difference"

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