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backfire collapse: a miscalculation that recoils on its maker; a fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path; a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine; set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire; emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire; "My old car backfires all the time"; come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect; "Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble"

dentifrice collapse: a substance for cleaning the teeth; applied with a toothbrush

sackcloth and ashes collapse: a display of extreme remorse or repentance or grief

peal collapse: a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells); ring recurrently; "bells were pealing"

gross national product collapse: former measure of the United States economy; the total market value of goods and services produced by all citizens and capital during a given period (usually 1 yr)

burning collapse: the act of burning something; "the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance"; a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin; execution by fire; consuming fuel; used in combination; "coal-burning (or wood-burning) stoves"; producing or having a painfully hot sensation; "begged for water to soothe his burning throat"

flare up collapse: ignite quickly and suddenly, especially after having died down; "the fire flared up and died down once again"

magnify collapse: increase in size, volume or significance; "Her terror was magnified in her mind"

bang up collapse: damage or destroy as if by violence; "The teenager banged up the car of his mother"

spiritless collapse: lacking ardor or vigor or energy; "a spiritless reply to criticism"

canape collapse: an appetizer consisting usually of a thin slice of bread or toast spread with caviar or cheese or other savory food

scone collapse: small biscuit (rich with cream and eggs) cut into diamonds or sticks and baked in an oven or (especially originally) on a griddle

popover collapse: light hollow muffin made of a puff batter (individual Yorkshire pudding) baked in a deep muffin cup

bagel collapse: (Yiddish) glazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped roll with hard crust

dissipate collapse: live a life or pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption

breakfast collapse: the first meal of the day (usually in the morning); eat an early morning meal; "We breakfast at seven"; provide breakfast for

TV dinner collapse: a meal that is prepared in advance and frozen; can be heated and served

wiener roast collapse: a cookout where roasted frankfurters are the main course

supper collapse: a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime; a social gathering where a light evening meal is served; "her suppers often included celebrities"

brunch collapse: combination breakfast and lunch; usually served in late morning; eat a meal in the late morning; "We brunch in Sundays"

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