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temporize collapse: draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; "The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote"

digit collapse: a finger or toe in human beings or corresponding body part in other vertebrates; one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; "0 and 1 are digits"

thumb collapse: the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb; the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

washstand collapse: furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: `wash-hand stand' is a British term

washbasin collapse: a basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British expression); a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face; "he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face"

bathtub collapse: a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

loge collapse: balcony consisting of the forward section of a theater mezzanine

dishwasher collapse: a machine for washing dishes; someone who washes dishes

washer collapse: a home appliance for washing clothes and linens automatically; seal consisting of a flat disk placed to prevent leakage; someone who washes things for a living

procrastinate collapse: postpone doing what one should be doing; "He did not want to write the letter and procrastinated for days"; postpone or delay needlessly; "He procrastinated the matter until it was almost too late"

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

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

balcony collapse: a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a balustrade or railing or parapet; an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

hesitate collapse: pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness; "Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures"; interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing; "The speaker paused"

peanut gallery collapse: (figurative) people whose criticisms are regarded as irrelevant or insignificant (resembling uneducated people who throw peanuts on the stage to express displeasure with a performance); "he ignored complaints from the peanut gallery"

parquet collapse: seating on the main floor between the orchestra and the parquet circle; a floor made of parquetry

fist collapse: a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

signpost collapse: a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way; mark with a signpost, as of a path

parterre collapse: an ornamental flower garden; beds and paths are arranged to form a pattern

filibuster collapse: a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches; a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes; obstruct deliberately by delaying; of legislation

hold off collapse: resist and fight to a standoff; "Dallas had enough of a lead to hold the Broncos off"

stymie collapse: a thwarting and distressing situation; a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole

twiddle collapse: a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns; manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner; "He twiddled her thumbs while waiting for the interview"

sentry box collapse: a small shelter with an open front to protect a sentry from the weather

outbuilding collapse: a building that is subordinate to and separate from a main building

gatehouse collapse: a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence

cloy collapse: cause surfeit through excess though initially pleasing; "Too much spicy food cloyed his appetite"

finger collapse: one of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumb; any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb); "her fingers were long and thin"; the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure; indicate the fingering for the playing of musical scores for keyboard instruments; feel or handle with the fingers; "finger the binding of the book"; search for on the computer; "I fingered my boss and found that he is not logged on in the afternoons"

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