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recourse collapse: act of turning to for assistance; "have recourse to the courts"; "an appeal to his uncle was his last resort"; something or someone turned to for assistance or security; "his only recourse was the police"; "took refuge in lying"

south collapse: any region lying in or toward the south; the region of the United States lying south of the Mason-Dixon line; the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees; situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the south; "the south entrance"; in a southern direction; "we moved south"

north collapse: any region lying in or toward the north; the region of the United States lying north of the Mason-Dixon line; British statesman under George III whose policies led to rebellion in the American colonies (1732-1792); the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees; the direction in which a compass needle points; situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north; "artists like north light"; "the north portico"; in a northern direction; "they earn more up north"; "Let's go north!"

dowry collapse: money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

technique collapse: a practical method or art applied to some particular task

southwest collapse: the southwestern region of the United States; the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees; situated in or oriented toward the southwest; to, toward, or in the southwest

northwest collapse: the northwestern region of the United States; the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees; to, toward, or in the northwest

northeast collapse: the northeastern region of the United States; the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees; to, toward, or in the northeast

southeast collapse: the southeastern region of the United States; the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees; situated in or oriented toward the southeast; to, toward, or in the southeast

timing collapse: the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics); the time when something happens

envelop collapse: enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering; "Fog enveloped the house"

curtly collapse: in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner; "he told me curtly to get on with it"; "he talked short with everyone"; "he said shortly that he didn't like it"

briefly collapse: for a short time; "she visited him briefly"; "was briefly associated with IBM"

dower collapse: a life estate to which a wife is entitled on the death of her husband

tact collapse: consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offence

signboard collapse: structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted; "the highway was lined with signboards"

guidepost collapse: a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior

suitability collapse: the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose; "an important requirement is suitability for long trips"

needle collapse: a sharp pointed implement (usually steel); a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument; goad or provoke,as by constant criticism; "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"; prick with a needle

resource collapse: a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed; "the local library is a valuable resource"; the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems; "a man of resource"; available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

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