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traffic light collapse: a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections

foghorn collapse: a warning device consisting of a horn that generates a loud low tone; a loud low warning signal that can be heard by fogbound ships

vilify collapse: spread negative information about; "The Nazi propaganda vilified the Jews"

tongue collapse: the flap of material under the laces of a shoe or boot; a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity; a manner of speaking; "he spoke with a thick tongue"; "she has a glib tongue"; the tongue of certain animals used as meat; any long thin projection that is transient; "tongues of flame licked at the walls"; "rifles exploded quick knives of fire into the dark"; lick or explore with the tongue; articulate by tonguing, as when playing wind instruments

Roman candle collapse: a cylindrical firework that projects a series of colored balls of fire

affirm collapse: to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"; say yes to

shofar collapse: an ancient musical horn made from the horn of a ram; used in ancient times by the Israelites to sound a warning or a summons; used in synagogues today on solemn occasions

ark collapse: a boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood; (Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments

menorah collapse: (Judaism) a candelabrum with nine branches; used during the Hanukkah festival; (Judaism) a candelabrum with seven branches used in ceremonies to symbolize the seven days of creation

white flag collapse: flag consisting of a piece of white cloth that is hoisted to signal surrender or to ask for a truce

red flag collapse: something that irritates or demands immediate action; "doing that is like waving a red flag in front of a bull"; the emblem of socialist revolution; a flag that serves as a warning signal; "we didn't swim at the beach because the red flag was up"

elliptic collapse: characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements; "the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints"; "the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity"- H.O.Taylor; of a leaf shape; in the form of an ellipse

high sign collapse: a silent signal of warning or recognition; "she started to speak but he gave her the high sign"

blaspheme collapse: speak of in an irreverent or impious manner; "blaspheme God"

tabernacle collapse: (Judaism) a portable sanctuary in which the Jews carried the Ark of the Covenant on their exodus; the Mormon temple

permit collapse: large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies; consent to, give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"

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

green light collapse: permission to proceed with a project or to take action; "the gave the green light for construction to begin"; a signal to proceed

accredit collapse: give credit for; "She was not properly credited in the program"; grant credentials to; "The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"; "recognize an academic degree"; provide or send (envoys or embassadors) with official credentials

wigwag collapse: signal by or as if by a flag or light waved according to a code; send a signal by waving a flag or a light according to a certain code

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