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fascia collapse: a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc

fillet collapse: fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members; a longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish; a boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef; cut into filets; "filet the fish"; decorate with a lace of geometric designs

bead collapse: a small ball with a hole through the middle; string together like beads; decorate by sewing beads onto; "bead the wedding gown"; form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example

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

wreathe collapse: form into a wreath; decorate or deck with wreathes; "wreathe the grave site"; move with slow, sinuous movements

ecliptic collapse: the great circle representing the apparent annual path of the sun; the plane of the Earth's orbit around the sun; makes an angle of about 23 degrees with the equator; "all of the planets rotate the sun in approximately the same ecliptic"

great circle collapse: a circular line on the surface of a sphere formed by intersecting it with a plane passing through the center

pioneer collapse: one the first colonists or settler in a new territory; "they went west as pioneers with only the possessions they could carry with them"; someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art; open up and explore a new area; "pioneer space"; open up an area or prepare a way; "She pioneered a graduate program for women students"

circle collapse: any circular or rotating mechanism; "the machine punched out metal circles"; a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra; "they had excellent seats in the dress circle"; ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point; "he calculated the circumference of the circle"; something approximating the shape of a circle; "the chairs were arranged in a circle"; travel around something; "circle the globe"; move in circles

walking stick collapse: any of various mostly tropical insects having long twiglike bodies; a stick carried in the hand for support in walking

transient collapse: (physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load; one who stays for only a short time; "transient laborers"

trek collapse: any long and difficult trip; a journey by ox wagon (especially an organized migration by a group of settlers); make a long and difficult journey; "They trekked towards the North Pole with sleds and skis"; journey on foot, especially in the mountains; "We spent the summer trekking in the foothills of the Himalayas"

pang collapse: a sudden sharp feeling; "pangs of regret"; "she felt a stab of excitement"; "twinges of conscience"; a sharp spasm of pain; a mental pain or distress; "a pang of conscience"

twine collapse: make by twisting together or intertwining; "twine a rope"; coil around; "Wisteria twining the fence posts"

bracer collapse: a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor); a protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports

lap collapse: movement once around a course; "he drove an extra lap just for insurance"; a flap that lies over another part; "the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"; the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs; "his lap was covered with food stains"; the upper side of the thighs of a seated person; "he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap"; an area of control or responsibility; "the job fell right in my lap"; take up with the tongue; "The cat lapped up the milk"; "the cub licked the milk from its mother's breast"; move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound; "The bubbles swoshed around in the glass"; "The curtain swooshed open"; lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

commutation collapse: the travel of a commuter; (law) the reduction in severity of a punishment imposed by law; a warrant substituting a lesser punishment for a greater one

peregrinate collapse: travel around, through, or over, especially on foot; "peregrinate the bridge"

cruise collapse: an ocean trip taken for pleasure; sail or travel about for pleasure, relaxation, or sightseeing; "We were cruising in the Caribbean"; travel at a moderate speed; "Please keep your seat belt fastened while the plane is reaching cruising altitude"; drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure; "She cruised the neighborhood in her new convertible"; look for a sexual partner in a public place; "The men were cruising the park"

compass collapse: navigational instrument for finding directions; drafting instrument used for drawing circles; the limit of capability; "within the compass of education"; bring about; accomplish; "This writer attempts more than his talents can compass"

crutch collapse: anything that serves as an expedient; "he uses drugs as a psychological crutch"; a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking

zodiac collapse: (astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs; a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes

wire collapse: ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc; a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance; the finishing line on a racetrack; fasten with wire; "The columns were wired to the beams for support"; string on a wire; "wire beads"; provide with electrical circuits; "wire the addition to the house"

bulb collapse: a rounded part of a cylindrical instrument (usually at one end); "the bulb of a syringe"; a rounded dilation or expansion in a canal or vessel or organ; a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure

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