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larynx collapse: a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech

alveolus collapse: a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways

palate collapse: the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities

apex collapse: the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars

blade collapse: the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge; flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water; the part of the skate that slides on the ice; a broad flat body part (as of the shoulder or tongue); a cut of beef from the shoulder blade; something long and thin resembling a blade of grass; "a blade of lint on his suit"; a dashing young man; "gay young blades bragged of their amorous adventures"; especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

tongue collapse: the flap of material under the laces of a shoe or boot; a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity; a manner of speaking; "he spoke with a thick tongue"; "she has a glib tongue"; the tongue of certain animals used as meat; any long thin projection that is transient; "tongues of flame licked at the walls"; "rifles exploded quick knives of fire into the dark"; lick or explore with the tongue; articulate by tonguing, as when playing wind instruments

socket collapse: a receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted; receptacle where something (a pipe or probe or end of a bone) is inserted; a bony hollow into which a structure fits

fenestra collapse: a small opening covered with membrane (especially one in the bone between the middle and inner ear)

orifice collapse: an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity; "the orifice into the aorta from the lower left chamber of the heart"

booth collapse: small area set off by walls for special use; a small shop at a fair; for selling goods or entertainment; a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches; United States actor and assassin of President Lincoln (1838-1865)

jowl collapse: a fullness and looseness of the flesh of the lower cheek and jaw (characteristic of aging)

tip collapse: an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"; the extreme end of something; especially something pointed; remove the tip from; "tip artichokes"; mark with a tip; "tip the arrow with the small stone"; cause to tilt; "tip the screen upward"; give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on; "Remember to tip the waiter"; "fee the steward"

sinus collapse: any of various air-filled cavities especially in the bones of the skull

yawn collapse: an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom; "he could not suppress a yawn"; "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"; "he apologized for his oscitancy"; utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired; "The child yawned during the long performance"

compartment collapse: a partitioned section or separate room within a larger enclosed area; a small space or subdivision for storage

phoneme collapse: (linguistics) one of a small set of speech sounds that are distinguished by the speakers of a particular language

diphthong collapse: a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another

stapes collapse: the stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea

unaccented collapse: used of vowels or syllables; pronounced with little or no stress; "a syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable"; "a weak stress on the second syllable"

unstressed collapse: not bearing a stress or accent; "short vowels are unstressed"

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