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truss collapse: a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure; (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure; support structurally; "truss the roofs"; "trussed bridges"; tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it

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

rebate collapse: a refund of some fraction of the amount paid; join with a rebate; "rebate the pieces of timber and stone"; cut a rebate in (timber or stone); give a reduction in the price during a sale; "The store is rebating refrigerators this week"

curry collapse: (East Indian cookery) a pungent dish of vegetables or meats flavored with curry powder and usually eaten with rice; treat by incorporating fat; "curry tanned leather"; season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking

alcoholism collapse: habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms

plenum collapse: an enclosed space in which the air pressure is higher than outside; a meeting of a legislative body at which all members are present; "the plenum will vote on all tax increases"

bombardment collapse: the act (or an instance) of subjecting a body or substance to the impact of high-energy particles (as electrons or alpha rays)

hum collapse: a humming noise; "the hum of distant traffic"; sing with closed lips; "She hummed a melody"; make a low continuous sound; "The refrigerator is humming"; sound with a monotonous hum; be noisy with activity; "This office is buzzing with activity"

kickback collapse: a commercial bribe paid by a seller to a purchasing agent in order to induce the agent to enter into the transaction

pinion collapse: a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack; cut the wings off (of birds); bind the arms of

verge collapse: a grass border along a road; the limit beyond which something happens or changes; "on the verge of tears"; "on the brink of bankruptcy"; border on; come close to; "His behavior verges on the criminal"

rollback collapse: reducing prices back to some earlier level; the act of forcing the enemy to withdraw

carrion collapse: the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food

porridge collapse: soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick

subsistence collapse: minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting; "social security provided only a bare subsistence"; the state of existing in reality; having substance; a means of surviving; "farming is a hard means of subsistence"

encyclical collapse: a letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world; intended for wide distribution; "an encyclical letter"

badge collapse: any feature that is regarded as a sign of status (a particular power or quality or rank); "wearing a tie was regarded as a badge of respectability"; an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.); "they checked everyone's badge before letting them in"; put a badge on; "The workers here must be badged"

handcuff collapse: shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

refreshment collapse: activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; "time for rest and refreshment by the pool"; "days of joyous recreation with his friends"; snacks and drinks served as a light meal

barbecue collapse: a rack to hold meat for cooking over hot charcoal usually out of doors; a cookout in which food is cooked over an open fire; especially a whole animal carcass roasted on a spit; meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce

concession collapse: a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business; "he got the beer concession at the ball park"; the act of conceding or yielding; a point conceded or yielded; "they won all the concessions they asked for"

table collapse: a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs; "it was a sturdy table"; a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it; "I reserved a table at my favorite restaurant"; a set of data arranged in rows and columns; "see table 1"; a company of people assembled at a table for a meal or game; "he entertained the whole table with his witty remarks"

marking collapse: the act of making a visible mark on a surface; evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score; "what he disliked about teaching was all the grading he had to do"; a pattern of marks

board collapse: a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose; "he nailed boards across the windows"; a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games; "he got out the board and set up the pieces"; food or meals in general; "she sets a fine table"; "room and board"; a committee having supervisory powers; "the board has seven members"; a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes; provide food and lodging (for); "The old lady is boarding three men"; lodge and take meals (at); get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.); live and take one's meals at or in; "she rooms in an old boarding house"

wampum collapse: small cylindrical beads made from polished shells and fashioned into strings or belts; used by certain Native American peoples as jewelry or currency

crane collapse: large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world; lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis; United States poet (1899-1932); United States writer (1871-1900); stretch (the neck) so as to see better; "The women craned their necks to see the President drive by"

newsletter collapse: report or open letter giving informal or confidential news of interest to a special group

defunct collapse: having ceased to exist or live; "the will of a defunct aunt"; "a defunct Indian tribe"

baste collapse: loose temporary stitches; cover with liquid before cooking; "baste a roast"; sew together loosely, with large stitches; "baste a hem"

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