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locus collapse: the set of all points or lines that satisfy or are determined by specific conditions; "the locus of points equidistant from a given point is a circle"; the specific site of a particular gene on its chromosome

carrier collapse: (genetics) an organism that possesses a recessive gene whose effect is masked by a dominant allele; the associated trait is not apparent but can be passed on to offspring; a rack attached to a vehicle; for carrying luggage or skis or the like; a self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed specifically to carry something; "refrigerated carriers have revolutionized the grocery business"; a person or firm in the business of transporting people or goods or messages; (medicine) a person (or animal) who has some pathogen to which he is immune but who can pass it on to others; a boy who delivers newspapers; someone whose employment involves carrying something; "the bonds were transmitted by carrier"; an inactive substance that is a vehicle for a radioactive tracer of the same substance and that assists in its recovery after some chemical reaction

on the spot collapse: without delay or immediately; "we hired her on the spot"; "thought they were going to shoot us down on the spot"; at the place in question; there; "they were on the spot when it happened"; "it had to be decided by the man on the spot"; in a difficult situation; "that question really put him on the spot"

doom collapse: an unpleasant or disastrous destiny; "everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it"; "that's unfortunate but it isn't the end of the world"; make certain of the failure or destruction of; "This decision will doom me to lose my position"

cloistered collapse: providing privacy or seclusion; "the cloistered academic world of books"; "sat close together in the sequestered pergola"; "sitting under the reclusive calm of a shade tree"; "a secluded romantic spot"; of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows

stead collapse: the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another; "can you go in my stead?"; "took his place"; "in lieu of"

lull collapse: a period of calm weather; "there was a lull in the storm"; become quiet or less intensive; "the fighting lulled for a moment"; calm by deception; "Don't let yourself be lulled into a false state of security"

outer space collapse: any location outside the Earth's atmosphere; "the astronauts walked in outer space without a tether"

bathhouse collapse: a building containing public baths; a building containing dressing rooms for bathers

birthplace collapse: the place where someone was born; where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence; "the birthplace of civilization"

afoot collapse: on foot; walking; "they went to the village afoot"; "quail are hunted either afoot or on horseback"

den collapse: a room that is comfortable and secluded; a unit of 8 to 10 cub scouts

arm collapse: the part of an armchair or sofa that supports the elbow and forearm of a seated person; any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm; "the arm of the record player"; "an arm of the sea"; "a branch of the sewer"; a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb; prepare oneself for a military confrontation; "The U.S. is girding for a conflict in the Middle East"; "troops are building up on the Iraqi border"; supply with arms; "The U.S. armed the freedom fighters in Afghanistan"

phylum collapse: (biology) the major taxonomic group of animals and plants; contains classes; (linguistics) a large group of languages that are historically related

zenith collapse: the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

curtain collapse: hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window); any barrier to communication or vision; "a curtain of secrecy"; "a curtain of trees"; provide with drapery; "curtain the bedrooms"

deploy collapse: place troops or weapons in battle formation; to distribute systematically or strategically; "The U.S. deploys its weapons in the Middle East"

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