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phosphor collapse: a synthetic substance that is fluorescent or phosphorescent; used to coat the screens of cathode ray tubes

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

gravel collapse: rock fragments and pebbles; cover with gravel; "We gravelled the driveway"

switchboard collapse: telephone central where circuits are completed with patchcords

washboard collapse: protective covering consisting of a broad plank along a gunwale to keep water from splashing over the side; device consisting of a corrugated surface to scrub clothes on

necklace collapse: jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

nose ring collapse: a ring worn on the nose as an ornament or on the nose of an animal to control it

wristband collapse: band consisting of a part of a sleeve that covers the wrist

earring collapse: jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe

obelisk collapse: a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top

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"

kite collapse: any of several small graceful hawks of the family Accipitridae having long pointed wings and feeding on insects and small animals; plaything consisting of a light frame covered with tissue paper; flown in wind at end of a string; a bank check drawn on insufficient funds at another bank in order to take advantage of the float; a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value; fly a kite; "Kids were kiting in the park"; "They kited the Red Dragon model"; soar or fly like a kite; "The pilot kited for a long time over the mountains"; get credit or money by using a bad check; "The businessman kited millions of dollars"; increase the amount (of a check) fraudulently; "He kited many checks"

cornerstone collapse: a stone at the outer corner of two intersecting masonry walls; a stone in the exterior of a large and important building; usually carved with a date and laid with appropriate ceremonies

fly in the ointment collapse: an inconvenience that detracts from the usefulness of something

chatelaine collapse: a chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc.; the mistress of a chateau or large country house

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

zing collapse: a brief high-pitched buzzing or humming sound; "the zing of the passing bullet"

quoin collapse: the keystone of an arch; expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase

bead collapse: a small ball with a hole through the middle; string together like beads; decorate by sewing beads onto; "bead the wedding gown"; form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example

crystal collapse: a protective cover that protects the face of a watch; glassware made of quartz; a crystalline element used as a component in various electronic devices; a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces; a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

highball collapse: a mixed drink made of alcoholic liquor mixed with water or a carbonated beverage and served in a tall glass

dolmen collapse: a prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone

trawl collapse: a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths; a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys); fish with trawlers

wampum collapse: small cylindrical beads made from polished shells and fashioned into strings or belts; used by certain Native American peoples as jewelry or currency

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