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gallows collapse: an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging

hot seat collapse: a difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticism

ventilator collapse: a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air

squib collapse: firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise

limited collapse: including only a part; not unlimited; "a limited list of choices"; having a specific function or scope; "a special (or specific) role in the mission"; small in range or scope; "limited war"; "a limited success"; "a limited circle of friends"; not excessive; mediocre

overpowering collapse: so strong as to be irresistible; "an overpowering need for solitude"; "the temptation to despair may become overwhelming"; "an overwhelming majority"

trestle collapse: sawhorses used in pairs to support a horizontal tabletop; a supporting tower used to support a bridge

static collapse: angry criticism; "they will probably give you a lot of static about your editorial"; a crackling or hissing noise cause by electrical interference; showing little if any change; "a static population"; not active or moving; "a static village community and a completely undynamic type of agriculture"; "static feudal societies"

trunk line collapse: a telephone line connecting two exchanges directly; line that is the main route on a railway

gas chamber collapse: instrument of execution consisting of a sealed chamber into which poison gas is introduced; used to kill people or animals

mull collapse: an island in western Scotland in the Inner Hebrides; a term used in Scottish names of promontories; "the Mull of Kintyre"; heat with sugar and spices to make a hot drink; "mulled cider"

buckskin collapse: horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail; a soft yellowish suede leather originally from deerskin but now usually from sheepskin

automatic collapse: operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control; "automatic transmission"; "a budget deficit that caused automatic spending cuts"; like the unthinking functioning of a machine; "an automatic `thank you'"; "machinelike efficiency"; without volition or conscious control; "the automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light"; "a reflex knee jerk"; "sneezing is reflexive"

disquieting collapse: causing mental discomfort; "the disquieting sounds of nearby gunfire"

local collapse: public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops; "the local seemed to take forever to get to New York"; relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area; "local taxes"; "local authorities"; affecting only a restricted part or area of the body; "local anesthesia"; of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood; "local customs"; "local schools"; "the local citizens"; "a local point of view"; "local outbreaks of flu"; "a local bus line"

special collapse: a television production that features a particular person or work or topic; "the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight"; a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising; "they are having a special on pork chops"; a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant; for a special service or occasion; "a special correspondent"; "a special adviser to the committee"; "had to get special permission for the event"; adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose; "a special kind of paint"; "a special medication for arthritis"

underground collapse: a secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force; beneath the surface of the earth; "water flowing underground"; in or into hiding or secret operation; "the organization was driven underground"

thrilling collapse: causing quivering or shivering as by cold or fear or electric shock; "a thrilling wind blew off the frozen lake"

guillotine collapse: instrument of execution that consists of a weighted blade between two vertical poles; used for beheading people; kill by cutting the head off with a guillotine; "The French guillotined many Vietnamese while they occupied the country"

freight collapse: transporting goods commercially at rates cheaper than express rates; the charge for transporting something by common carrier; "we pay the freight"; "the freight rate is usually cheaper"; load with goods for transportation; transport commercially as cargo

impulse collapse: the act of applying force suddenly; "the impulse knocked him over"

dynamic collapse: characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality; "a dynamic market"; "a dynamic speaker"; "the dynamic president of the firm"; of or relating to dynamics

chilling collapse: so scary as to cause chills and shudders; "the most terrible and shuddery...tales of murder and revenge"

exhilarating collapse: making lively and cheerful; "the exhilarating effect of mountain air"

luminary collapse: a celebrity who is an inspiration to others; "he was host to a large gathering of luminaries"

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