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scuffle collapse: a hoe that is used by pushing rather than pulling; fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters; "the drunken men started to scuffle"

dare collapse: a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy; "he could never refuse a dare"; to be courageous enough to try or do something; "I don't dare call him", "she dares to dress differently from the others"

frump collapse: a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman; "she got a reputation as a frump"; "she's a real dog"

enter upon collapse: take possession of; "She entered upon the estate of her rich relatives"

reveille collapse: a signal to get up in the morning; in the military it is a bugle call at sunrise; (military) signal to wake up

involve collapse: make complex or intricate or complicated; "The situation was rather involved"; occupy or engage the interest of; "His story completely involved me during the entire afternoon"; wrap; "The tower was involved in mist"; contain as a part; "Dinner at Joe's always involves at least six courses"; connect closely and often incriminatingly; "This new ruling affects your business"; engage as a participant; "Don't involve me in your family affairs!"

take up collapse: pursue or resume; "take up a matter for consideration"; adopt; "take up new ideas"; turn one's interest to; "He took up herpetology at the age of fifty"; take up time or space; "take up the slack"

garrison collapse: a fortified military post where troops are stationed; the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place; United States abolitionist who published an anti-slavery journal (1805-1879); station (troops) in a fort or garrison

take to collapse: develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation; "She took to drink"; "Men take to the military trades"

birdcall collapse: a device for imitating a birdcall; the characteristic sound produced by a bird; "a bird will not learn its song unless it hears it at an early age"

theater collapse: a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented; "the house was full"

fall into collapse: be included in or classified as; "This falls under the rubric 'various'"

whoop collapse: a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement; shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm; "The children whooped when they were led to the picnic table"

hostilities collapse: fighting; acts of overt warfare; "the outbreak of hostilities"

grip collapse: a firm controlling influence; "they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities"; "he was in the grip of a powerful emotion"; "a terrible power had her in its grasp"; worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made; the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road); hold fast or firmly; "He gripped the steering wheel"

embark collapse: set out on (an enterprise or subject of study); "she embarked upon a new career"; go on board

groomed collapse: neat and smart in appearance; well cared for; "the manager was a beautifully groomed young man"; "his horse was always groomed"

struggle collapse: strenuous effort; "the struggle to get through the crowd exhausted her"; an energetic attempt to achieve something; "getting through the crowd was a real struggle"; "he fought a battle for recognition"; to exert strenuous effort against opposition; "he struggled to get free from the rope"

take the cake collapse: rank first; used often in a negative context; "He takes the cake for chutzpah!"

tempt collapse: try presumptuously; "St. Anthony was tempted in the desert"; dispose or incline or entice to; "We were tempted by the delicious-looking food"; give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting; "the window displays tempted the shoppers"; try to seduce

set about collapse: begin to deal with; "approach a task"; "go about a difficult problem"; "approach a new project"

attract collapse: exert a force on (a body) causing it to approach or prevent it from moving away; "the gravitational pull of a planet attracts other bodies"; direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes; "Her good looks attract the stares of many men"; "The ad pulled in many potential customers"; "This pianist pulls huge crowds"; "The store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers"; be attractive to; "The idea of a vacation appeals to me"; "The beautiful garden attracted many people"

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