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backstop collapse: a precaution in case of an emergency; "he acted as a backstop in case anything went wrong"; (baseball) a fence or screen (as behind home plate) to prevent the ball from traveling out of the playing field; act as a backstop

prophylactic collapse

submarine collapse: a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes; beneath the surface of the sea; attack by submarine; "The Germans submarined the Allies"; control a submarine; bring down with a blow to the legs; throw with an underhand motion; move forward or under in a sliding motion; "The child was injured when he submarined under the safety belt of the car"

cover story collapse

bas relief collapse: a sculptural relief in which forms extend only slightly from the background; no figures are undercut

take cover collapse

respiration collapse: the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs; a single complete act of breathing in and out; "thirty respirations per minute"

oxygen tent collapse

iron lung collapse: respirator that produces alternations in air pressure in a chamber surrounding a patient's chest to force air into and out of the lungs thus providing artificial respiration

inhalator collapse

conceal collapse: hold back; keep from being perceived by others; "She conceals her anger well"

false front collapse

preventive collapse: remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives"; preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"; tending to prevent or hinder

misrepresent collapse: represent falsely; "This statement misrepresents my intentions"

copyright collapse: a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work; secure a copyright on a written work; "did you copyright your manuscript?"

bumper collapse: a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage; a glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast); "we quaffed a bumper of ale"; extraordinarily abundant; "a bumper crop"

safeguard collapse: make safe; escort safely

overlay collapse: put something on top of something else; "cover the meat with a lot of gravy"

befog collapse

masquerade collapse: making a false outward show; "a beggar's masquerade of wealth"; a party of guests wearing costumes and masks; pretend to be someone or something that you are not; "he is masquerading as an expert on the Internet"; "This silly novel is masquerading as a serious historical treaty"; take part in a masquerade

lie low collapse: to try to avoid detection especially by police; "After we knock off that liquor store we'll have to lay low for a while"; keep a low profile, try to be inconspicuous

alibi collapse: (law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question; exonerate by means of an alibi

square dance collapse: American country dancing in which couples form squares; dance in formation

eeriness collapse: strangeness by virtue of being mysterious and inspiring fear

cope collapse: come to terms or deal successfully with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"

padding collapse: artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort

cough collapse: the act of exhaling air suddenly with a noise; sudden expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis; exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion; "The smoker coughs all day"

cameo collapse: engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring)

dodger collapse: a shifty deceptive person

falsify collapse: falsify knowingly; "She falsified the records"; prove false; "Falsify a claim"; make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story

sit tight collapse: maintain the same position; wait it out; "Let's not make a decision--let's sit tight"

hiccup collapse: (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion; "how do you cure the hiccups?"; breathe spasmodically, and make a sound; "When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water"

governor collapse: a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel); the head of a state government

misquote collapse: quote incorrectly; "He had misquoted the politician"

helmet collapse: a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows; armor plate that protects the head

enshroud collapse

persona collapse: (Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world; "a public image is as fragile as Humpty Dumpty"

vestment collapse: gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy

housewarming collapse: a party of people assembled to celebrate moving into a new home

lay over collapse: interrupt a journey temporarily, e.g., overnight; "We had to stop over in Venezuela on our flight back from Brazil"

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