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cope collapse: come to terms or deal successfully with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"

constable collapse: a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff; a police officer of the lowest rank; English landscape painter (1776-1837)

officer collapse: a person authorized to serve in a position of authority on a vessel; "he is the officer in charge of the ship's engines"; direct or command as an officer

politician collapse: a person active in party politics; a leader engaged in civil administration; a schemer who tries to gain advantage in an organization in sly or underhanded ways

vindicate collapse: clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof; "You must vindicate yourself and fight this libel"; maintain, uphold, or defend; "vindicate the rights of the citizens"

walking stick collapse: any of various mostly tropical insects having long twiglike bodies; a stick carried in the hand for support in walking

express collapse: rapid transport of goods; public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops; "he caught the express to New York"; mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system; not tacit or implied; "her express wish"; without unnecessary stops; "an express train"; "an express shipment"; by express; "please send the letter express"; articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse"; give expression to; "She showed her disappointment"; send by rapid transport or special messenger service; "She expressed the letter to Florida"; indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.; "Can you express this distance in kilometers?"; manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait); "Many of the laboratory animals express the trait"

bailiff collapse: an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.

policeman collapse: a member of a police force; "it was an accident, officer"

bellwether collapse: sheep that leads the herd often wearing a bell; someone who assumes leadership of a movement or activity

bracer collapse: a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor); a protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports

lay over collapse: interrupt a journey temporarily, e.g., overnight; "We had to stop over in Venezuela on our flight back from Brazil"

preservation collapse: the activity of protecting something from loss or danger; a process that saves organic substances from decay; the condition of being (well or ill) preserved

cortex collapse: the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal

sachem collapse: a chief of a North American tribe or confederation (especially an Algonquian chief); a political leader (especially of Tammany Hall)

fend collapse: try to manage without help; "The youngsters had to fend for themselves after their parents died"

palladium collapse: a silver-white metallic element of the platinum group that resembles platinum; occurs in some copper and nickel ores; does not tarnish at ordinary temperatures and is used (alloyed with gold) in jewelry

windshield collapse: transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle

lightning rod collapse: a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning; someone who is a frequent target of negative reactions and serves to distract attention from another

seat belt collapse: a safety belt used in a car or plane to hold you in your seat in case of an accident

crutch collapse: anything that serves as an expedient; "he uses drugs as a psychological crutch"; a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking

roundsman collapse: a workman employed to make rounds (to deliver goods or make inspections or so on)

Hermes collapse: (Greek mythology) messenger and herald of the gods; god of commerce and cunning and invention and theft; identified with Roman Mercury

sergeant collapse: any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the army or air force or marines ranking above a corporal

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