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new moon collapse: the time at which the moon appears as a narrow waxing crescent

libation collapse: the act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony; a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity; (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage

hydrant collapse: a discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from the mains of waterworks

slop collapse: wet feed (especially for pigs) consisting of mostly kitchen waste mixed with water or skimmed or sour milk; (usually plural) weak or watery unappetizing food or drink; "he lived on the thin slops that food kitchens provided"; (usually plural) waste water from a kitchen or bathroom or chamber pot that has to be emptied by hand; "she carried out the sink slops"; deep soft mud in water or slush; "they waded through the slop"; feed pigs; ladle clumsily; "slop the food onto the plate"

slapstick collapse: acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone; a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes; characterized by horseplay and physical action; "slapstick style of humor"

suckle collapse: suck milk from the mother's breasts; "the infant was suckling happily"

humor collapse: the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous; "she didn't appreciate my humor"; "you can't survive in the army without a sense of humor"; the quality of being funny; "I fail to see the humor in it"; (Middle Ages) one of the four fluids in the body whose balance was believed to determine your emotional and physical state; "the humors are blood and phlegm and yellow and black bile"; put into a good mood

takeoff collapse: a departure; especially of airplanes; the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne

aspersion collapse: the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare); an abusive attack on a person's character or good name; a disparaging remark; "in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion"; "it is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility"

pleasantry collapse: an agreeable or amusing remark; "they exchange pleasantries"

igloo collapse: an Eskimo hut; usually built of blocks (of sod or snow) in the shape of a dome

grouch collapse: a bad-tempered person; show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load"

pill collapse: a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet; something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size; a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception; something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured; "his competitor's success was a bitter pill to take"; a unpleasant or tiresome person

deterrent collapse: tending to deter; "the deterrent effects of high prices"

farce collapse: a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations; fill with a stuffing while cooking; "Have you stuffed the turkey yet?"

submerge collapse: cover completely or make imperceptible; "I was drowned in work"; "The noise drowned out her speech"; put under water; "submerge your head completely"; sink below the surface; go under or as if under water

paddle collapse: a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat; an instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board; a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel; small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games; stir with a paddle; propel with a paddle; "paddle your own canoe"; swim like a dog in shallow water

credulous collapse: disposed to believe on little evidence; "the gimmick would convince none but the most credulous"; showing a lack of judgment or experience; "so credulous he believes everything he reads"

caricature collapse: a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect; represent in or produce a caricature of; "The drawing caricatured the President"

dampen collapse: lessen in force or effect; "soften a shock"; "break a fall"; check; keep in check (a fire); make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible; "muffle the message"; reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)

splash collapse: the act of scattering water about haphazardly; a patch of bright color; "her red hat gave her outfit a splash of color"; the sound like water splashing; mark or overlay with patches of contrasting color or texture; cause to appear splashed or spattered; "The mountain was splashed with snow"; strike and dash about in a liquid; "The boys splashed around in the pool"; soil or stain with a splashed liquid; make a splashing sound; "water was splashing on the floor"

silicosis collapse: a lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate

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