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amplifier collapse: electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

tube collapse: conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases; electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope; (anatomy) any hollow cylindrical body structure; place or enclose in a tube; ride or float on an inflated tube; "We tubed down the river on a hot summer day"; convey in a tube; "inside Paris, they used to tube mail"; provide with a tube or insert a tube into

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

duct collapse: an enclosed conduit for a fluid; a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance; "the tear duct was obstructed"; "the alimentary canal"; "poison is released through a channel in the snake's fangs"; a continuous tube formed by a row of elongated cells lacking intervening end walls

kinescope collapse: a cathode-ray tube in a television receiver; translates the received signal into a picture on a luminescent screen

anvil collapse: a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering

direction finder collapse: radio; determines the direction of incoming radio waves

catheter collapse: a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open

generator collapse: engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction; an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas; an electronic device for producing a signal voltage; someone who originates or causes or initiates something; "he was the generator of several complaints"

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

stirrup collapse: support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go

nipple collapse: a flexible cap on a baby's feeding bottle or pacifier; the small projection of a mammary gland

vagina collapse: the lower part of the female reproductive tract; a moist canal in female mammals extending from the labia minora to the uterus; "the vagina receives the penis during coitus"; "the vagina is elastic enough to allow the passage of a fetus"

hose collapse: a flexible pipe for conveying a liquid or gas; man's close-fitting garment of the 16th and 17th centuries covering the legs and reaching up to the waist; worn with a doublet; water with a hose; "hose the lawn"

pipeline collapse: a pipe used to transport liquids or gases; "a pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport"

intestine collapse: the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus

crucible collapse: a vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions

acquisition collapse: the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something; "the acquisition of wealth"; "the acquisition of one company by another"; something acquired; "a recent acquisition by the museum"

siphon collapse: a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled; a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube; move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action; "siphon gas into the tank"; convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon

vessel collapse: a craft designed for water transportation; an object used as a container (especially for liquids); a tube in which a body fluid circulates

pistil collapse: the female ovule-bearing part of a flower composed of ovary and style and stigma

pore collapse: any small opening in the skin or outer surface of an animal; any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas)

apparatus collapse: equipment designed to serve a specific function; (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function; "the breathing apparatus"

vestibule collapse: any of various bodily cavities leading to another cavity (as of the ear or vagina)

chassis collapse: the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor; a metal mounting for the circuit components of an electronic device

piping collapse: playing a pipe or the bagpipes; a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems; resembling the music of a pipe; "the piping voices of children"; (used of heat) extremely; "the casserole was piping hot"

lug collapse: a projecting piece that is used to lift or support or turn something; ancient Celtic god; carry with difficulty; "You'll have to lug this suitcase"

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