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slide rule: analog computer consisting of a handheld instrument used for rapid calculations; have been replaced by pocket calculators

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adding machine collapse: a calculator that performs simple arithmetic functions

calculator collapse: a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations; an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)

hologram collapse: the intermediate photograph (or photographic record) that contains information for reproducing a three-dimensional image by holography

matte collapse: a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted

glissade collapse: (ballet) a gliding or sliding step in ballet; perform a glissade, in ballet

projector collapse: an optical instrument that projects an enlarged image onto a screen; an optical device for projecting a beam of light

slip away collapse: leave furtively and stealthily; "The lecture was boring and many students slipped out when the instructor turned towards the blackboard"

be in collapse

predominate collapse: be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"

tenet collapse

commandment collapse: something that is commanded

photocopy collapse: a photographic copy of written or printed or graphic work; reproduce by xerography

fire escape collapse: a stairway (often on the outside of a building) that permits exit in the case of fire or other emergency

ejection seat collapse: a pilot's seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in the case of an emergency; then the pilot descends by parachute

maxim collapse: a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits; English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916)

guiding principle collapse

slip out of collapse

monarchy collapse: an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority

autarchy collapse

lifeboat collapse: a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a sinking ship

overrule collapse: rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"

skid collapse: an unexpected slide; one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects; move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner; "the wheels skidded against the sidewalk"; slide without control; "the car skidded in the curve on the wet road"; apply a brake or skid to; elevate onto skids

mitzvah collapse: (Judaism) a good deed performed out of religious duty; (Judaism) a precept or commandment of the Jewish law

glossy collapse: a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper; (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and glossy especially by pressing between rollers; "calendered paper"; "a dress of glossy sateen"; having a smooth, gleaming surface; "glossy auburn hair"; "satiny gardenia petals"; "sleek black fur"; "silken eyelashes"; "silky skin"; "a silklike fabric"; "slick seals and otters"

feudal system collapse

police state collapse: a country that maintains repressive control over the people by means of police (especially secret police)

theocracy collapse: the belief in government by divine guidance; a political unit governed by a deity (or by officials thought to be divinely guided)

golden rule collapse: a command based on Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount; "Whatsoever ye would that men do unto you, do you even so unto them" (Matthew 7:12); any important rule; "the golden rule of teaching is to be clear"

dominate collapse: have dominance or the power to defeat over; "Her pain completely mastered her"; "The methods can master the problems"; be in control; "Her husband completely dominates her"; look down on; "The villa dominates the town"

blowup collapse

despotism collapse

syllogism collapse: deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises

Photostat collapse: a duplicating machine that makes quick positive or negative copies directly on the surface of prepared paper; a photocopy made on a Photostat machine; make a copy by means of a Photostat device

Xerox collapse: a duplicator (trade mark Xerox) that copies graphic matter by the action of light on an electrically charged photoconductive insulating surface in which the latent image is developed with a resinous powder; a copy made by a xerographic printer

bolt hole collapse

home rule collapse: self-government in local matters by a city or county that is part of a national government

garrison state collapse

escape hatch collapse: hatchway that provides a means of escape in an emergency

tyranny collapse

truism collapse: an obvious truth

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