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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

discussion collapse: an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"; "his treatment of the race question is badly biased"; an exchange of views on some topic; "we had a good discussion"; "we had a word or two about it"

ideally collapse: in an ideal manner; "ideally, this will remove all problems"

bulldog collapse: a sturdy thickset short-haired breed with a large head and strong undershot lower jaw; developed originally in England for bull baiting; throw a steer by seizing the horns and twisting the neck, as in a rodeo; attack viciously and ferociously

holograph collapse

sketchbook collapse: a book containing sheets of paper on which sketches can be drawn

grimalkin collapse

negotiable instrument collapse: an unconditional order or promise to pay an amount of money

hyena collapse: doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion

lucubration collapse: laborious cogitation; a solemn literary work that is the product of laborious cogitation

circular collapse: an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution; "he mailed the circular to all subscribers"; marked by or moving in a circle

valiant collapse: having or showing valor; "a valiant attempt to prevent the hijack"; "a valiant soldier"

memoir collapse: an essay on a scientific or scholarly topic; an account of the author's personal experiences

wallpaper collapse: a decorative paper for the walls of rooms; cover with wallpaper

editorialize collapse: insert personal opinions into an objective statement

drier collapse

adsorption collapse: the accumulation of molecules of a gas to form a thin film on the surface of a solid

sorption collapse: the process in which one substance takes up or holds another (by either absorption or adsorption)

absorbent collapse: having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.); "as absorbent as a sponge"

puss collapse

write out collapse: make out and issue; "write out a check"; "cut a ticket"; "Please make the check out to me"; put into writing; write in complete form; "write out a contract"

blue book collapse: a blue booklet used in universities for writing examinations; a register of persons who are socially prominent; a report published by the British government; bound in blue

lay figure collapse: dummy in the form of an artist's jointed model of the human body

fixative collapse: a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging; a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study

promissory note collapse

sauce collapse: flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food; add zest or flavor to, make more interesting; "sauce the roast"; dress (food) with a relish; behave saucy or impudently towards

actor collapse: a theatrical performer; a person who acts and gets things done; "he's a principal actor in this affair"; "when you want something done get a doer"; "he's a miracle worker"

Samson collapse: (Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah

pub collapse

public house collapse: tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals

hothead collapse

spitfire collapse: a highly emotional and quick-tempered person (especially a girl or woman)

hell raiser collapse

mad dog collapse

tract collapse: a system of body parts that together serve some particular purpose; a brief treatise on a subject of interest; published in the form of a booklet; an extended area of land

Mafioso collapse: a member of the Mafia crime syndicate in the United States; a member of the Sicilian Mafia

in writing collapse

penciled collapse: drawn or written with a pencil; "a penciled sketch"; "the penciled message"

transparent things collapse

scrip collapse: a certificate whose value is recognized by the payer and payee; scrip is not currency but may be convertible into currency

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