unwind
untwisting
unclick
unrolling
unpeel
unberthing
receding
suspend
wipe out
blitter
cancel out
shift
unscrambler
unscrewing
windup
reel
displacement
unfastener
outwind
eglomerate
undoer
wind off
opener
unfurling
untier
unhook
unzipping
eat
knockout
runner
unspring
detachable
unpick
unbecoming
irreversible process
unblocking
unblockage
propelment
unwrapping
obliterator
herd cats
unfix
unwinder
blow
deactivation
controller
back up
telemechanism
unpicking
control
unseat
offthrow
unwatch
dwell
desynchronisable
jettisoning
suspension
drop target
hanging
unbuttoning
abreactive
descrambler
unloading
dangling
unshatter
desynchronizer
tripline
jam
repulsor
accessory equipment
deblockage
rewind
shutting
retardant
clear away
derailing
doorstop
chop
wildcard
break
toing and froing
breakoff
pathomechanistically
threshing
rechannelling
disintegration
catch
fire and forget
reassemble
uncouple
reverser
bucket brigade
dislodging
unencumber
automaton
unnuke
golem
robot
windup
detachable
desynchronisable
abreactive
pathomechanistically
unwind
untwisting
unrolling
unberthing
receding
blitter
shift
unscrambler
unscrewing
displacement
unfastener
undoer
opener
unfurling
untier
unzipping
knockout
runner
unbecoming
irreversible process
unblocking
unblockage
propelment
unwrapping
obliterator
unwinder
deactivation
controller
telemechanism
unpicking
control
offthrow
dwell
jettisoning
suspension
drop target
hanging
unbuttoning
descrambler
unloading
dangling
desynchronizer
tripline
repulsor
accessory equipment
deblockage
rewind
shutting
retardant
derailing
doorstop
wildcard
toing and froing
breakoff
threshing
rechannelling
disintegration
catch
fire and forget
reverser
bucket brigade
dislodging
automaton
golem
robot
unclick
unpeel
suspend
wipe out
cancel out
reel
outwind
eglomerate
wind off
unhook
eat
unspring
unpick
herd cats
unfix
blow
back up
unseat
unwatch
unshatter
jam
clear away
chop
break
reassemble
uncouple
unencumber
unnuke
noun
verb
- To undo something.
- To relax; to chill out; to rest and become relieved of stress
- To close out a position, especially a complicated position.
- To be or become unwound; to be capable of being unwound or untwisted.
- To analyse (a call stack) so as to generate a stack trace etc.
- To separate (something that is wound up)
verb
- To discontinue or interrupt a function, task, position, or event.
- To bring a solid substance, usually in powder form, into suspension in a liquid.
- To remove the value of an unused coupon from an air ticket, typically so as to allow continuation of the next sectors' travel.
- To hold in an undetermined or undecided state.
- To hang freely; underhang.
- To support in a liquid, as an insoluble powder, by stirring, to facilitate chemical action.
- To halt something temporarily.
- To debar, or cause to withdraw temporarily, from any privilege, from the execution of an office, from the enjoyment of income, etc.
noun
- an event in which something is displaced without rotation
- a qualitative change
- the time period during which you are at work
- the act of changing one thing or position for another
- the act of moving from one place to another
- (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
- a crew of workers who work for a specific period of time
- the key on the typewriter keyboard that shifts from lower-case letters to upper-case letters
- a woman's sleeveless undergarment
- a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist
verb
- make a shift in or exchange of
- change place or direction
- move around
- move very slightly
- move from one setting or context to another
- change in quality
- move and exchange for another
- move sideways or in an unsteady way
- move abruptly
- use a shift key on a keyboard
- change phonetically as part of a systematic historical change
- change gears
- lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
verb
- To unwind, to bring or acquire something by spinning or winding something else.
- To walk shakily or unsteadily; to stagger; move as if drunk or not in control of oneself.
- To wind on a reel.
- To produce a mechanical insect-like song, as in grass warblers.
- To make or cause to reel.
- To spin or revolve repeatedly.
- To have a whirling sensation; to be giddy.
- To be in shock.
- To back off, step away, or sway backwards unsteadily and suddenly.
noun
- A device consisting of radial arms with horizontal stats, connected with a harvesting machine, for holding the stalks of grain in position to be cut by the knives.
- A lively dance originating in Scotland; also, the music of this dance; often called a Scottish (or Scotch) reel.
- A kind of spool, turning on an axis, on which yarn, threads, lines, or the like, are wound.
- A short compilation of sample film work used as a demonstrative resume in the entertainment industry.
- A shaky or unsteady gait.
noun
- an event in which something is displaced without rotation
- act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics
- the act of uniform movement
- (chemistry) a reaction in which an elementary substance displaces and sets free a constituent element from a compound
- (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that transfers affect or reaction from the original object to some more acceptable one
- to move something from its natural environment
- act of removing from office or employment
verb
- To damage, destroy, or fail to eject a removable part or an inserted object.
- To consume (an exception, an event, etc.) so that other parts of the program do not receive it.
- To be injured or killed by (something such as a firearm or its projectile), especially in the mouth.
- To take the loss in a transaction.
- To cause (someone) to worry.
- To consume a meal.
- To be eaten.
- To corrode or erode.
- To perform oral sex (on a person or body part).
- To consume money (or other instruments of value, such as a token) deposited or inserted by a user, while failing to either provide the intended product or service or return the payment.
- To destroy, consume, or use up.
- To have a particular quality of diet; to be well-fed or underfed (typically as "eat healthy" or "eat good").
- To be very good; to rule; to rock.
- To consume (something solid or semi-solid, usually food) by putting it into the mouth and swallowing it.
noun
noun
- The deactivation of anything.
- Something wildly popular, entertaining, or funny.
- The act of making one unconscious, or at least unable to come back on one's feet within a certain period of time; a TKO.
- A very attractive person, especially a beautiful woman.
- The deactivation of a particular gene.
- A tournament in which a team or player must beat the opponent in order to progress to the next round.
- A partially punched opening meant for optional later removal.
- A creature engineered with a particular gene deactivated.
- An event where a foreground color causes a background color not to print.
- A simple game for two or more players, derived from basketball.
adj
noun
- Part of a mechanism which allows something to be pulled out for maintenance.
- Somebody who controls or manages (e.g. a system).
- A player who runs for a batsman who is too injured to run; he is dressed exactly as the injured batsman, and carries a bat.
- Anyone sent on an errand or with communications, especially for a bank (or, historically, a foot soldier responsible for carrying messages during war).
- A short sling with a carabiner on either end, used to link the climbing rope to a bolt or other protection such as a nut or friend.
- An automobile; a working or driveable automobile.
- A competitor in a poker tournament.
- A person or vessel who runs blockades or engages in smuggling. (Especially used in combination, e.g. gunrunner).
- Part of a shoe that is stitched to the bottom of the upper so it can be glued to the sole.
- A speedrunner.
- A long, narrow carpet for a high traffic area such as a hall or stairs.
- An employee of a sports agent who tries to recruit possible player clients for the agent.
- A quick escape away from a scene.
- A type of soft-soled shoe originally intended for runners.
- A rope to increase the power of a tackle.
- A person who moves, on foot, at a fast pace, especially an athlete.
- Any entrant, person or animal (especially a horse), for a race or any competition; a candidate for an election.
- An idea or plan that has potential to be adopted or put into operation.
- A part of a cigarette that is burning unevenly.
- A baserunner.
- One who runs away; a deserter or escapee.
- The blade of an ice skate.
- The channel or strip on which a drawer is opened and closed.
- The curved base of a rocking chair.
- In saddlery, a loop of metal through which a rein is passed.
- In molding, a channel cut in a mold.
- The rotating-stone of a grinding-mill.
- The movable piece to which the ribs of an umbrella are attached.
- A tool in which lenses are fastened for polishing.
- A long stolon sent out by a plant (such as strawberry), in order to root new plantlets, or a plant that propagates by using such runners.
- A running gag
- A part of an apparatus that moves quickly.
- A smooth strip on which a sledge runs.
- A leaping food fish (Elagatis pinnulatis) of Florida and the West Indies; the skipjack, shoemaker, or yellowtail.
- A restaurant employee responsible for taking food from the kitchens to the tables.
- A person hired by a gambling establishment to locate potential customers and bring them in.
- A person (from one or the other team) who runs out onto the field during the game to take verbal instructions from the coach to the players. A runner mustn't interfere with play, and may have to wear an identifying shirt to make clear his or her purpose on the field.
- A strip of fabric used to decorate or protect a table or dressing table.
verb
- free of obstruction by blowing air through
- exhale hard
- be blowing or storming
- be in motion due to some air or water current
- make a sound as if blown
- shape by blowing
- be inadequate or objectionable
- make a mess of, destroy or ruin
- spend thoughtlessly; throw away
- spend lavishly or wastefully on
- sound by having air expelled through a tube
- play or sound a wind instrument
- provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
- cause air to go in, on, or through
- cause to move by means of an air current
- spout moist air from the blowhole
- leave; informal or rude
- deposit eggs (of insects)
- cause to be revealed and jeopardized
- show off
- allow to regain its breath
- melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
- burst suddenly
noun
- a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
- an impact (as from a collision)
- an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
- an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
- a strong current of air
- street names for cocaine
- forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
verb
- To halt the flow or movement of something.
- For the non-striker to take a few steps down the pitch, in preparation to taking a run, just as the bowler bowls the ball.
- To move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so.
- To copy (data) so that it can be restored if the main copy is lost.
- To undo one's actions.
- For a fielder to position himself behind the wicket (relative to a team-mate who is throwing the ball at the wicket) so as to stop the ball, and prevent overthrows.
- To fill up because of a backlog.
- To provide support or the promise of support to.
- To reconsider one's thoughts.
- To move a vehicle backwards.
- Coordinate terms: back away, back off, stand back
noun
- a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
- power to direct or determine
- a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
- (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
- a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
- the activity of managing or exerting control over something
- the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
- discipline in personal and social activities
- great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
- a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
- the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
verb
- exercise authoritative control or power over
- lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
- handle and cause to function
- maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
- check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
- place under restrictions; limit access to by law
- verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
- be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
- have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
verb
- To cause something to be removed or replaced in its role; to displace, overturn.
- To upset the composure of (in various ways); to astound, shock, or unsettle.
- To remove from some (especially political) position or office; to dethrone.
- To come out or off of a seat.
- To remove or dislodge from a seat (especially referring to horse riding).
noun
- A brief pause in the motion of part of a mechanism to allow an operation to be completed.
- In a petrol engine, the period of time the ignition points are closed to let current flow through the ignition coil in between each spark. This is measured as an angle in degrees around the camshaft in the distributor which controls the points, for example in a 4-cylinder engine it might be 55° (spark at 90° intervals, points closed for 55° between each).
- A planned delay in a timed control program.
- A period of time in which a system or component remains in a given state.
verb
noun
- the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
- a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
- a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
- temporary cessation or suspension
- an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
- a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle
- a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc)
verb
- To render something unable to move.
- To get something stuck, often (though not necessarily) in a confined space.
- To block or confuse a radio or radar signal by transmitting a more-powerful signal on the same frequency.
- To brusquely force something into a space; to cram, to squeeze.
- To injure a finger or toe by sudden compression of the digit's tip.
- To give up on a date or some other joint endeavour; to stand up, chicken out, jam out.
- To throw a pitch at or near the batter's hands.
- To play music (especially improvisation as a group, or an informal unrehearsed session).
- To cause congestion or blockage. Often used with "up".
- To attempt to score points.
- To bring (a vessel) so close to the wind that half her upper sails are laid aback.
- To dunk.
noun
- A forceful dunk.
- balls, bollocks, courage, machismo
- A blockage, congestion, or immobilization.
- A difficult situation.
- A song; a track.
- The tree Acacia acuminata, with fruity-smelling hard timber.
- A play during which points can be scored.
- Luck.
- A difficult situation for a pitcher or defending team.
- An informal event where people brainstorm and collaborate on projects.
- A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts.
- An informal, impromptu performance or rehearsal.
- Any of several maneuvers requiring wedging of an extremity into a tight space.
- Sexual relations or the contemplation of them.
- That which one particularly prefers, desires, enjoys, or cares about.
noun
verb
noun
- Any device or object used to halt the motion of a door, as a large or heavy object, a wedge, or some piece of hardware fixed to the floor, door or wall.
- (in error for doorstep) A thick sandwich.
- An interview with a politician or other public figure (apparently informal or spontaneous but often planned), as they enter or leave a building.
- A large book, which by implication could be used to stop a door.
verb
- To do something suddenly with an unexpected motion; to catch or attempt to seize.
- To make a quick, heavy stroke or a series of strokes, with or as with an ax.
- To hit the ball downward so that it takes a high bounce.
- To vary or shift suddenly.
- To remove the final character from (a text string).
- To interrupt; with in or out.
- to give a downward cutting blow or movement, typically with the side of the hand.
- To stab.
- To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions.
- To converse, discuss, or speak with another.
- To stamp or seal (a document); to mark, impress or otherwise place a design or symbol on paper or other material, usually, but not necessarily, to indicate authenticity.
- To divide the pot (or tournament prize) between two or more players.
- To sever with an axe or similar implement.
- To seal a license or passport.
- To chap or crack.
noun
- A movable jaw or cheek, as of a vice.
- A complete shipment.
- A license or passport that has been sealed.
- The device used for stamping or sealing, which also contains the design to be imprinted.
- A blow with an axe, cleaver, or similar utensil.
- A hand where two or more players have an equal-valued hand, resulting in the chips being shared equally between them.
- A stamp or seal; a mark, imprint or impression on a document (or other object or material) made by stamping or sealing a design with ink or wax, respectively, or by other methods.
- Ocean waves, generally caused by wind, distinguished from swell by being smaller and not lasting as long.
- A woodchopping competition.
- A cut of meat, often containing a section of a rib.
- Termination, especially from employment; the sack.
- A blow delivered with the hand rigid and outstretched.
- A mark indicating nature, quality, or brand.
- A turn of fortune; change; a vicissitude.
- A jaw of an animal.
- An IRC channel operator.
- The land at each side of the mouth of a river, harbour, or channel.
verb
- To interrupt (a fall) by inserting something so that the falling object does not (immediately) hit something else beneath.
- To go down, in terms of temperature, indicating that the most dangerous part of the illness has passed.
- To become deeper at puberty.
- To terminate the execution of a program before normal completion.
- To become weakened in constitution or faculties; to lose health or strength.
- To interrupt or cease one's work or occupation temporarily; to go on break.
- To make an abrupt or sudden change; to change gait.
- To demote; to reduce the military rank of.
- To counter-attack.
- To burst forth; to make its way; to come into view.
- To open (a safe) without using the correct key, combination, or the like.
- To become audible suddenly.
- To interrupt; to destroy the continuity of; to dissolve or terminate.
- To be crushed, or overwhelmed with sorrow or grief.
- To turn an animal into a beast of burden.
- Of prices on the stock exchange: to fall suddenly.
- To cause the shell of (an egg) to crack, so that the inside (yolk) is accessible.
- To cause (a barrier) to no longer bar.
- To ruin financially.
- To disclose or make known an item of news, a band, etc.
- To change a steady state abruptly.
- To surpass or do better than (a specific number); to do better than (a record), setting a new record.
- To destroy the official character and standing of; to cashier; to dismiss.
- To end the run of (a play).
- To render (a game) unchallenging by altering its rules or exploiting loopholes or weaknesses in them in a way that gives a player an unfair advantage.
- To cause (some feature of a program or piece of software) to stop functioning properly; to cause a regression.
- To destroy the arrangement of; to throw into disorder; to pierce.
- To (attempt to) disengage and flee to; to make a run for.
- To begin or end.
- To suddenly become.
- To win a game (against one's opponent) as receiver.
- To make the first shot; to scatter the balls from the initial neat arrangement.
- To demulsify.
- To end (a connection); to disconnect.
- To destroy the strength, firmness, or consistency of.
- To divide (something, often money) into smaller units.
- To arrive.
- To cause (a person or animal) to lose spirit or will; to crush the spirits of.
- To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.
- To crack or fracture (bone) under a physical strain.
- To stop, or to cause to stop, functioning properly or altogether.
- To alter in type due to emotion or strain: in men, generally to go up, in women, sometimes to go down; to crack.
- To collapse into surf, after arriving in shallow water.
- To end.
- To remove one of the two men on (a point).
- To suspend the execution of a program during debugging so that the state of the program can be investigated.
- To violate; to fail to adhere to.
- To cause, or allow the occurrence of, a line break.
- To B-boy; to breakdance.
noun
- The transition area between a singer's vocal registers; the passaggio.
- A significant change in circumstance, attitude, perception, or focus of attention.
- An interval or intermission between two parts of a performance, for example a theatre show, broadcast, or sports game.
- A place where waves break (that is, where waves pitch or spill forward creating white water).
- A sharp bit or snaffle.
- The number of points scored by one player in one visit to the table.
- An area along a river that features steep banks, bluffs, or gorges (e.g., Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, US).
- A section of extended repetition of the percussion break to a song, created by a hip-hop DJ as rhythmic dance music.
- A temporary split with a romantic partner.
- The point in the musical scale at which a woodwind instrument is designed to overblow, that is, to move from its lower to its upper register.
- A change, particularly the end of a spell of persistent good or bad weather.
- A keystroke or other signal that causes a program to terminate or suspend execution.
- A scheduled interval of days or weeks between periods of school instruction; a holiday.
- A rest or pause, usually from work.
- The counter-attack.
- A short holiday.
- An instance of breaking something into two or more pieces.
- A physical space that opens up in something or between two things.
- A sudden fall in prices on the stock exchange.
- The beginning (of the morning).
- A game won by the receiving player(s).
- An act of escaping.
- The first shot in a game of billiards.
- The curve imparted to the ball's motion on the green due to slope or grass texture.
- A time for students to talk or play between lessons.
- The separation between lines, paragraphs or pages of a written text.
- The start of a horse race.
- A short section of music, often between verses, in which some performers stop while others continue.
noun
- A stopping mechanism, especially a clasp which stops something from opening.
- The act of noticing, understanding or hearing.
- A crick; a sudden muscle pain during unaccustomed positioning when the muscle is in use.
- The game of catching a ball.
- A hesitation in voice, caused by strong emotion.
- A find, in particular a boyfriend or girlfriend or prospective spouse.
- A fragment of music or poetry.
- The act of catching a hit ball before it reaches the ground, resulting in an out.
- Passing opportunities seized; snatches.
- The act of catching an object in motion, especially a ball.
- The act of seizing or capturing.
- A type of humorous round in which the voices gradually catch up with one another; usually sung by men and often having bawdy lyrics.
- A slight remembrance; a trace.
- A crop which has germinated and begun to grow.
- The first contact of an oar with the water.
- A concealed difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation.
- A player in respect of his catching ability; particularly one who catches well.
- A stoppage of breath, resembling a slight cough.
- The refrain; a line or lines of a song which are repeated from verse to verse.
- Something which is captured or caught.
verb
- To attract and hold (a faculty or organ of sense).
- To grasp mentally: perceive and understand.
- To unpleasantly discover unexpectedly; to unpleasantly surprise (someone doing something).
- To acquire, as though by infection; to take on through sympathy or infection.
- To make a grasping or snatching motion (at).
- To take or replenish something necessary, such as breath or sleep.
- Of fire, to spread or be conveyed to.
- To be held back or impeded.
- To get pregnant.
- To end a player's innings by catching a hit ball before the first bounce.
- To be the victim of (something unpleasant, painful etc.).
- To entrap or trip up a person; to deceive.
- To reach (someone) with a strike, blow, weapon etc.
- To be hit by something.
- To receive or be affected by (wind, water, fire etc.).
- To have something be held back or impeded.
- To contact a wave in such a way that one can ride it back to shore.
- To travel by means of.
- To become infected by (an illness).
- To reproduce or echo a spirit or idea faithfully.
- To serve well or poorly for catching, especially for catching fish.
- To seize or intercept an object moving through the air (or, sometimes, some other medium).
- To grip (the water) with one's oars at the beginning of the stroke.
- To become pregnant. (Only in past tense or as participle.)
- To charm or entrance.
- To grip or entangle.
- To handle an exception.
- To play (a specific period of time) as the catcher.
- To spread by infection or similar means.
- To take in; to watch or listen to (an entertainment).
- To engage with some mechanism; to stick, to succeed in interacting with something or initiating some process.
- To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape).
- To germinate and set down roots.
- To be touched or affected by (something) through exposure.
- To overtake or catch up to; to be in time for.
noun
- The practice of transmitting or raising something, such as an event, and then proceeding without checking for any result or response.
- A kind of missile guidance system which does not require further control after launch, and can hit its target without the launcher being in line of sight of the target.
noun
- any process in which something is passed along a chain.
- The long line of people, in a primitive firefighting technique, who pass buckets of water hand-to-hand from the nearest water source to the site of a fire, in an attempt to douse it.
- A discrete-time analogue delay line that moves a signal along a line of capacitors, one step at each clock cycle.
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