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corkscrew collapse: a bottle opener that pulls corks; move in a spiral or zigzag course

open sesame collapse: any very successful means of achieving a result; a magical command; used by Ali Baba

launching collapse: the act of propelling with force; the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time

maiden speech collapse

coming out collapse

flotation collapse: financing a commercial enterprise by bond or stock shares; the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking)

embarkation collapse

blockbuster collapse: an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel); a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block)

earthshaker collapse

aperitif collapse: taken before a meal as an appetizer

debut collapse: the presentation of a debutante in society; appear for the first time in public; "The new ballet that debuts next months at Covent Garden, is already sold out"; make one's debut; "This young soprano debuts next month at the Metropolitan Opera"; present for the first time to the public; "The band debuts a new song or two each month"

nightcap collapse: the final game of a double header; a cloth cap worn in bed; an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime; often alcoholic

stirrup cup collapse: a farewell drink (especially one offered to a horseman ready to depart); usually alcoholic

eye opener collapse: something surprising and revealing; an alcoholic drink intended to wake one up early in the morning

bombshell collapse: an explosive bomb or artillery shell; a shocking surprise; "news of the attack came like a bombshell"; an entertainer who has a sensational effect; "she was a blonde bombshell"

hatchet collapse: a small ax with a short handle used with one hand (usually to chop wood)

unveiling collapse: putting on display for the first time; "he attended the unveiling of the statue"

curtain raiser collapse: any preliminary activity; a short play presented before the main play

beauty collapse: the qualities that give pleasure to the senses; an outstanding example of its kind; "his roses were beauties"; "when I make a mistake it's a beaut"

highball collapse: a mixed drink made of alcoholic liquor mixed with water or a carbonated beverage and served in a tall glass

shocker collapse: a sensational message (in a film or play or novel); a shockingly bad person

kicker collapse: a player who kicks the football

edge tool collapse: any cutting tool with a sharp cutting edge (as a chisel or knife or plane or gouge)

thunderbolt collapse: a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

jackknife collapse: a dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out; dive into the water bending the body at the waist at a right angle, like a jackknife

inauguration collapse: the act of starting a new operation or practice; "he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation"; "the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes"; the ceremonial induction into a position; "the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration"

key collapse: metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated; a lever that actuates a mechanism when depressed; pitch of the voice; "he spoke in a low key"; something crucial for explaining; "the key to development is economic integration"; a generic term for any device whose possession entitles the holder to a means of access; "a safe-deposit box usually requires two keys to open it"; a list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations; a list of answers to a test; "some students had stolen the key to the final exam"; any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music; (basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court; "he hit a jump shot from the top of the key"; "he dominates play in the paint"; a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida; United States lawyer and poet who wrote a poem after witnessing the British attack on Baltimore during the War of 1812; the poem was later set to music and entitled `The Star-Spangled Banner' (1779-1843); a kilogram of a narcotic drug; "they were carrying two keys of heroin"; harmonize with or adjust to; "key one's actions to the voters' prevailing attitude"; regulate the musical pitch of; vandalize a car by scratching the sides with a key; "His new Mercedes was keyed last night in the parking lot"; provide with a key; "We were keyed after the locks were changed in the building"

initiation collapse: the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation of a new scientific society"; "he regards the fork as a modern introduction"; a formal entry into an organization or position or office; "his initiation into the club"; "he was ordered to report for induction into the army"; "he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame"

chaser collapse: a drink to follow immediately after another drink

cocktail collapse: an appetizer served as a first course at a meal; a short mixed drink

sundowner collapse: a drink taken at sundown; a tramp who habitually arrives at sundown

preliminary collapse: something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows; "training is a necessary preliminary to employment"; "drinks were the overture to dinner"; a minor match preceding the main event; designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding; "a preliminary investigation"

installment collapse: a part of a published serial; a payment of part of a debt; usually paid at regular intervals

Mickey Finn collapse: slang term for knockout drops

knockout drops collapse: chloral hydrate in combination with alcohol; usually administered surreptitiously to make the drinker unconscious

surprise collapse: the act of surprising someone; a sudden unexpected event; the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you; cause to be surprised; "The news really surprised me"; come upon or take unawares; "She surprised the couple"; "He surprised an interesting scene"

floating collapse: the act of someone who floats on the water; borne up by or suspended in a liquid; "the ship is still floating"; "floating logs"; "floating seaweed"; inclined to move or be moved about; "a floating crap game"

induction collapse: the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time); "the induction of an anesthetic state"; an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current

installation collapse: the act of installing something (as equipment); "the telephone installation took only a few minutes"

revelation collapse: an enlightening or astonishing disclosure; the last book of the New Testament; contains visionary descriptions of heaven and of conflicts between good and evil and of the end of the world; attributed to Saint John the apostle; communication of knowledge to man by a divine or supernatural agency

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