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derive collapse: develop or evolve from a latent or potential state; come from; "The present name derives from an older form"; obtain; "derive pleasure from one's garden"; come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example; "She was descended from an old Italian noble family"; "he comes from humble origins"

duel collapse: any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups); a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor; fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman; "In the 19th century, men often dueled over small matters"

championship collapse: a competition at which a champion is chosen; the status of being a champion; "he held the title for two years"

battle fatigue collapse: a mental disorder caused by stress of active warfare

clobber collapse: strike violently and repeatedly; "She clobbered the man who tried to attack her"

bridgehead collapse: a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy; an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies; "an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines"; "the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar"

beachhead collapse: an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments; "the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors"; "they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market"; a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation; "the Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead"

wrestle collapse: the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat; "they had a fierce wrestle"; "we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully"; engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate; "I wrestled with this decision for years"; combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force; "He wrestled all his life with his feeling of inferiority"; engage in a wrestling match; "The children wrestled in the garden"

arrayed collapse: in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia; "professors arrayed in robes"

get off collapse: escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action; "She gets away with murder!"; "I couldn't get out from under these responsibilities"; cause to be acquitted; get off the hook; in a legal case; "The lawyer got him off, even though there was no doubt in everybody's mind that he killed his wife"; deliver verbally; "He got off the best line I've heard in a long time"; leave a vehicle, aircraft, etc.; enjoy in a sexual way; "He gets off on shoes"; be relieved of one's duties temporarily

conquest collapse: success in mastering something difficult; "the conquest of space"; the act of conquering

Angelus collapse: a prayer said 3 times a day by Roman Catholics in memory of the Annunciation

dowager collapse: a widow holding property received from her deceased husband

forefront collapse: the part in the front or nearest the viewer; "he was in the forefront"; "he was at the head of the column"

spitfire collapse: a highly emotional and quick-tempered person (especially a girl or woman)

informed collapse: having much knowledge or education; "an informed public"; "informed opinion"; "the informed customer"

hurrah collapse: a victory cheer; "let's give the team a big hurrah"; shout `hurrah!'

joust collapse: a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances; joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback

con collapse: an argument opposed to a proposal; on the negative side; "much was written pro and con"

acquire collapse: win something through one's efforts; "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"; "Gain an understanding of international finance"; locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar

get by collapse: pass or move in front of; "Bride's Biscuit got by the other dogs to win the race"

achieve collapse: to gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks"

contend collapse: maintain or assert; "He contended that Communism had no future"; be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight; "the tribesmen fought each other"; "Siblings are always fighting"; "Militant groups are contending for control of the country"

convict collapse: a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison; a person who has been convicted of a criminal offence; find or declare guilty; "The man was convicted of fraud and sentenced"

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