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faucet collapse: a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir

valve collapse: control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid; device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone; a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it

timer collapse: a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end; a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times

spicule collapse: small pointed structure serving as a skeletal element in various marine and freshwater invertebrates e.g. sponges and corals

cactus collapse: any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines

bract collapse: a modified leaf or leaflike part just below and protecting an inflorescence

spiked collapse: having a long sharp point; equipped with long sharp-pointed projections especially along the top of a wall or fence; "the fence was iron and spiked along the top"

barbed collapse: having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.; "a horse with a short bristly mane"; "bristly shrubs"; "burred fruits"; "setaceous whiskers"; capable of wounding; "a barbed compliment"; "a biting aphorism"; "pungent satire"

quill collapse: a stiff hollow protective spine on a porcupine or hedgehog; the hollow spine of a feather; pen made from a bird's feather

saxhorn collapse: any of a family of brass wind instruments that resemble a bugle with valves

tapered collapse: becoming gradually narrower; "long tapering fingers"; "trousers with tapered legs"

French horn collapse: a brass musical instrument consisting of a conical tube that is coiled into a spiral and played by means of valves

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"

tapering collapse: the act of gradually lowering the size or amount; "the doctor prescribed the tapering of the dose"; gradually narrowed toward a point; "a tall tapering spire"

lid collapse: a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening of a container

spike collapse: sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes; "spikes provide greater traction"; a long metal nail; any holding device consisting of a sharp-pointed object; a long sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal); a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall; a transient variation in voltage or current; a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline; "the seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor"; (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis; manifest a sharp increase; "the voltage spiked"; add alcohol to (beverages); "the punch is spiked!"; bring forth a spike or spikes; "my hyacinths and orchids are spiking now"; secure with spikes; stand in the way of

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

cock collapse: adult male bird; adult male chicken; obscene terms for penis; set the trigger of a firearm back for firing; tilt or slant to one side; "cock one's head"

accelerator collapse: a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine; a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles; a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas"

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

gate collapse: a movable barrier in a fence or wall; a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs; passageway (as in an air terminal) where passengers can embark or disembark; total admission receipts at a sports event; restrict (school boys') movement to the dormitory or campus as a means of punishment; control with a valve or other device that functions like a gate; supply with a gate; "The house was gated"

stopper collapse: (bridge) a playing card with a value sufficiently high to insure taking a trick in a particular suit; "if my partner has a spade stopper I can bid no trump"; close or secure with or as if with a stopper; "She stoppered the wine bottle"; "The mothers stoppered their babies' mouths with pacifiers"

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