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galley collapse: the area for food preparation on a ship; the kitchen area for food preparation on an airliner; (classical antiquity) a crescent-shaped seagoing vessel propelled by oars; a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading

shatterproof collapse: resistant to shattering or splintering; "shatterproof automobile windows"

soundproof collapse: impervious to, or not penetrable by, sound; "a soundproof room"; insulate against noise; "Proust had his apartment soundproofed"

weatherproof collapse: able to withstand exposure to weather without damage; "weatherproof electric wiring"; "a weatherproof coat"; make resistant to bad weather

overprint collapse: something added by overprinting; print (additional text or colors) onto an already imprinted paper

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

incrustation collapse: a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay; the formation of a crust

ion collapse: a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons

foolproof collapse: not liable to failure; "a foolproof identification system"; "the unfailing sign of an amateur"; "an unfailing test"

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

testimony collapse: something that serves as evidence; "his effort was testimony to his devotion"; an assertion offering firsthand authentication of a fact; "according to his own testimony he can't do it"; a solemn statement made under oath

airtight collapse: not allowing air or gas to pass in or out; having no weak points; "an airtight defense"; "an airtight argument"

bandstand collapse: a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air

tracer collapse: ammunition whose flight can be observed by a trail of smoke; (radiology) any radioactive isotope introduced into the body to study metabolism or other biological processes; an instrument used to make tracings; an investigator who is employed to find missing persons or missing goods

scallop collapse: edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions; edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces; one of a series of rounded projections (or the notches between them) formed by curves along an edge (as the edge of a leaf or piece of cloth or the margin of a shell or a shriveled red blood cell observed in a hypertonic solution etc.); shape or cut in scallops; "scallop the hem of the dress"; fish for scallops; form scallops in; "scallop the meat"; bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top; decorate an edge with scallops; "the dress had a scalloped skirt"

switchboard collapse: telephone central where circuits are completed with patchcords

blueprint collapse: photographic print of plans or technical drawings etc.; something intended as a guide for making something else; "a blueprint for a house"; "a pattern for a skirt"; make a blueprint of

backstage collapse: concealed from the public audience; in or to a backstage area of a theater; "costumes were changed backstage"; out of view of the public; behind the scenes; "Working backstage to gain political support for his proposal"; "many private deals were made backstage at the convention"

moire collapse: silk fabric with a wavy surface pattern; (of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern

apron collapse: a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing; a paved surface where aircraft stand while not being used; (golf) the part of the fairway leading onto the green

greenroom collapse: a backstage room in a theater where performers rest or have visitors

run off collapse: decide (a contest or competition) by a runoff; leave suddenly and as if in a hurry; "The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas"; "When she started to tell silly stories, I ran out"

proof collapse: a trial photographic print from a negative; any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something; "if you have any proof for what you say, now is the time to produce it"; (printing) an impression made to check for errors; a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it; a measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume); make resistant (to harm); "proof the materials against shrinking in the dryer"; activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk; "proof yeast"; knead to reach proper lightness; "proof dough"; make or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset

attestation collapse: the evidence by which something is attested; the action of bearing witness

impervious collapse: not admitting of passage or capable of being affected; "a material impervious to water"; "someone impervious to argument"

punch bowl collapse: a large bowl for serving beverages; usually with a ladle

wings collapse: a means of flight or ascent; "necessity lends wings to inspiration"; stylized bird wings worn as an insignia by qualified pilots or air crew members

publish collapse: prepare and issue for public distribution or sale; "publish a magazine or newspaper"; have (one's written work) issued for publication; "How many books did Georges Simenon write?"; "She published 25 books during her long career"

proscenium collapse: the wall that separates the stage from the auditorium in a modern theater; the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)

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