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lever collapse: a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum; a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock; a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum

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

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"

manual collapse: a small handbook; requiring human effort; "a manual transmission"; of or relating to the hands; "manual dexterity"

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

tendril collapse: slender stemlike structure by which some twining plants attach themselves to an object for support

hypnosis collapse: a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion

pedal collapse: a lever that is operated with the foot; of or relating to the feet; "the word for a pedal extremity is `foot'"; operate the pedals on a keyboard instrument

console collapse: an ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture); "the bust of Napoleon stood on a console"; a scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system)

tremolo collapse: vocal vibrato especially an excessive or poorly controlled one; (music) a tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a single tone or rapid alternation of two tones

vibrato collapse: (music) a pulsating effect in an instrumental or vocal tone produced by slight and rapid variations in pitch

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

occlusion collapse: (dentistry) the normal spatial relation of the teeth when the jaws are closed; closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel)

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

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

epilepsy collapse: a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions

perception collapse: the process of perceiving; knowledge gained by perceiving; "a man admired for the depth of his perception"; a way of conceiving something; "Luther had a new perception of the Bible"

yearbook collapse: a book published annually by the graduating class of a high school or college usually containing photographs of faculty and graduating students

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

surgery collapse: a room where a doctor or dentist can be consulted; "he read the warning in the doctor's surgery"; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures; "he is professor of surgery at the Harvard Medical School"

chapter collapse: a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled; "he read a chapter every night before falling asleep"; a series of related events forming an episode; "a chapter of disasters"; a local branch of some fraternity or association; "he joined the Atlanta chapter"; an ecclesiastical assembly of the monks in a monastery or even of the canons of a church; any distinct period in history or in a person's life; "the industrial revolution opened a new chapter in British history"; "the divorce was an ugly chapter in their relationship"

experience collapse: the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities; "a man of experience"; "experience is the best teacher"; the content of direct observation or participation in an event; "he had a religious experience"; "he recalled the experience vividly"; an event as apprehended; "a surprising experience"; "that painful experience certainly got our attention"; go through (mental or physical states or experiences); "get an idea"; "experience vertigo"; "get nauseous"; "undergo a strange sensation"; "The chemical undergoes a sudden change"; "The fluid undergoes shear"; "receive injuries"; "have a feeling"; go or live through; "We had many trials to go through"; "he saw action in Viet Nam"

magazine collapse: a storehouse (as a compartment on a warship) where weapons and ammunition are stored; product consisting of a paperback periodic publication as a physical object; "tripped over a pile of magazines"; a light-tight supply chamber holding the film and supplying it for exposure as required; a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it; "it takes several years before a magazine starts to break even or make money"; a business firm that publishes magazines; "he works for a magazine"

occupational therapy collapse: physical therapy involving the therapeutic use of crafts and hobbies for the rehabilitation of handicapped or convalescing patients (especially for emotionally disturbed patients)

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"

solo collapse: a flight in which the aircraft pilot is unaccompanied; any activity that is performed alone without assistance; a musical composition for one voice or instrument (with or without accompaniment); composed or performed by a single voice or instrument; "a passage for solo clarinet"; perform a piece written for a single instrument; fly alone, without a co-pilot or passengers

marathon collapse: any long and arduous undertaking; a battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians; a footrace of 26 miles 385 yards

receptive collapse: able to absorb liquid (not repellent); "the paper is ink-receptive"; open to arguments, ideas, or change; "receptive to reason and the logic of facts"; ready or willing to receive favorably; "receptive to the proposals"

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