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percolation collapse: the filtration of a liquid for extraction or purification; the act of making coffee in a percolator; the slow passage of a liquid through a filtering medium; "the percolation of rainwater through the soil"; "the infiltration of seawater through the lava"

gunfire collapse: the act of shooting a gun; "the gunfire endangered innocent bystanders"; "they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire"

axis collapse: the center around which something rotates; the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head; a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions; in World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations; "the Axis opposed the Allies in World War II"; the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged

mined collapse: extracted from a source of supply as of minerals from the earth

processed collapse: subjected to a special process or treatment; "prepared ergot"; "processed cheeses are easy to spread"; prepared or converted from a natural state by subjecting to a special process; "processed ores"

homemade collapse: made or produced in the home or by yourself; "homemade bread"

handmade collapse: made by hand or a hand process; "delicate handmade baby dresses"

bombshell collapse: an explosive bomb or artillery shell; a shocking surprise; "news of the attack came like a bombshell"; an entertainer who has a sensational effect; "she was a blonde bombshell"

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"

beetle collapse: insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings; jutting or overhanging; "beetle brows"; beat with a beetle; fly or go in a manner resembling a beetle; "He beetled up the staircase"; "They beetled off home"

washer collapse: a home appliance for washing clothes and linens automatically; seal consisting of a flat disk placed to prevent leakage; someone who washes things for a living

dishwasher collapse: a machine for washing dishes; someone who washes dishes

cleaning collapse: the act of making something clean; "he gave his shoes a good cleaning"

gang collapse: tool consisting of a combination of implements arranged to work together; an organized group of workmen; an association of criminals; "police tried to break up the gang"; "a pack of thieves"; act as an organized group

vibrating collapse: moving very rapidly to and fro or up and down; "the vibrating piano strings"

council collapse: a meeting of people for consultation; "emergency council"; a body serving in an administrative capacity; "student council"; (Christianity) an assembly or theologians and bishops and other representative of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine

federation collapse: the act of constituting a political unity out of a number of separate states or colonies or provinces so that each member retains the management of its internal affairs; an organization formed by merging several groups or parties

ready-to-wear collapse: ready-made clothing; "she couldn't find anything in ready-to-wear that she liked"

buggy collapse: a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse; infested with bugs

colonization collapse: the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies; "the British colonization of America"

bus collapse: a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport; "he always rode the bus to work"; a car that is old and unreliable; "the fenders had fallen off that old bus"; remove used dishes from the table in restaurants; ride in a bus; send or move around by bus; "The children were bussed to school"

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