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stapes collapse: the stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea

stirrup collapse: support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go

anvil collapse: a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering

vestibule collapse: any of various bodily cavities leading to another cavity (as of the ear or vagina)

lug collapse: a projecting piece that is used to lift or support or turn something; ancient Celtic god; carry with difficulty; "You'll have to lug this suitcase"

larynx collapse: a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech

lobe collapse: a rounded projection that is part of a larger structure; (anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part; "ear lobe"; the enhanced response of an antenna in a given direction as indicated by a loop in its radiation pattern; (botany) a part into which a leaf is divided

alveolus collapse: a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways

hammer collapse: the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows); "the sudden hammer of fists caught him off guard"; "the pounding of feet on the hallway"; a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking; a power tool for drilling rocks; a striker that is covered in felt and that causes the piano strings to vibrate; the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled; a heavy metal sphere attached to a flexible wire; used in the hammer throw; beat with or as if with a hammer; "hammer the metal flat"

ear collapse: the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium; good hearing; "he had a keen ear"; "a good ear for pitch"; attention to what is said; "he tried to get her ear"; fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

pleura collapse: the thin serous membrane around the lungs and inner walls of the chest

amnion collapse: thin innermost membranous sac enclosing the developing embryo of higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals)

palate collapse: the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities

shell collapse: the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc; ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun; the housing or outer covering of something; "the clock has a walnut case"; a very light narrow racing boat; a rigid covering that envelops an object; "the satellite is covered with a smooth shell of ice"; the exterior covering of a bird's egg; the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts; the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals; remove from its shell or outer covering; "shell the legumes"; "shell mussels"; look for and collect shells by the seashore; hit the pitches of hard and regularly; "He shelled the pitcher for eight runs in the first inning"; fall out of the pod or husk; "The corn shelled"

apex collapse: the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars

membrane collapse: a thin pliable sheet of material; a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects organs or cells of animals

hymen collapse: a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin; (Greek mythology) the god of marriage

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

fenestra collapse: a small opening covered with membrane (especially one in the bone between the middle and inner ear)

orifice collapse: an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity; "the orifice into the aorta from the lower left chamber of the heart"

booth collapse: small area set off by walls for special use; a small shop at a fair; for selling goods or entertainment; a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches; United States actor and assassin of President Lincoln (1838-1865)

jowl collapse: a fullness and looseness of the flesh of the lower cheek and jaw (characteristic of aging)

blade collapse: the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge; flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water; the part of the skate that slides on the ice; a broad flat body part (as of the shoulder or tongue); a cut of beef from the shoulder blade; something long and thin resembling a blade of grass; "a blade of lint on his suit"; a dashing young man; "gay young blades bragged of their amorous adventures"; especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

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