-athlon
in the lead
dogfight
contest
take up the cudgels
measure strength
competition
level
even
tied
game
gala
cliffhanger
battle
contestingly
subcontest
on ice
contestable
race
contestee
victor
in the running
upsetter
each way
mismatched
decision
uneven
win
front runner
tilt
go in for
competitively
draw
tie
reign
standoff
Rose
squeeze out
gladiator
side
leading
rematch
ahead
rubber
cowinner
event
contestatory
qualifier
winner
championship
cough up
podium position
accordance
judge
runaway
spelling contest
pro-am
spelldown
conformity
spelling bee
semifinal
quarterfinal
quibble
dead heat
hippodrome
match
accord
best
trial
recontest
intercompetition
drawn
pentathlon
litigate
edge out
join
battle line
run off
get up in
wooden spoon
outsider
slugfest
grand prize
in competition
international
victorious
hiwaza
contester
entrant
booby prize
prize-taking
close
contestably
level
even
tied
contestable
each way
mismatched
uneven
in the lead
leading
ahead
contestatory
runaway
intercompetition
drawn
victorious
close
contestingly
each way
competitively
contestably
dogfight
contest
competition
game
gala
cliffhanger
battle
subcontest
race
contestee
victor
upsetter
decision
win
front runner
tilt
draw
tie
standoff
Rose
side
rubber
cowinner
event
qualifier
winner
championship
podium position
accordance
spelling contest
pro-am
spelldown
conformity
spelling bee
semifinal
quarterfinal
dead heat
hippodrome
match
accord
trial
pentathlon
battle line
wooden spoon
outsider
slugfest
grand prize
international
hiwaza
contester
entrant
booby prize
prize-taking
take up the cudgels
measure strength
go in for
reign
squeeze out
gladiator
rematch
cough up
judge
quibble
best
recontest
litigate
edge out
join
run off
get up in
win
suffix
prep_phrase
adj
- of the score in a contest
- having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
- not showing abrupt variations
- being on a precise horizontal plane
- oriented at right angles to the plumb
noun
- a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
- a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
- a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
- height above ground
- indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
- a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line
- an abstract place usually conceived as having depth
- a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale
verb
adj
- of the score in a contest
- equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced
- symmetrically arranged
- occurring at fixed intervals
adv
- used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected
- in spite of; notwithstanding
- to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
- to the full extent
noun
adj
- divisible by two
- being level or straight or regular and without variation as e.g. in shape or texture; or being in the same plane or at the same height as something else (i.e. even with)
verb
noun
- a contest with rules to determine a winner
- a single play of a sport or other contest
- an amusement or pastime
- animal hunted for food or sport
- (tennis) a division of play during which one player serves
- (games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win
- the flesh of wild animals that is used for food
- a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
- the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game
- your occupation or line of work
- frivolous or trifling behavior
verb
adj
prep_phrase
- Of a sporting or other contest: in a state of assured victory for the leading contestant.
- Not being used; temporarily unavailable or suspended; on hold.
- Of an entertainment normally performed on a stage: performed by ice skaters as an ice show.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, ice.
noun
- any competition
- a contest of speed
- people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock
- (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
- the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
- a canal for a current of water
verb
noun
verb
noun
- A jousting contest. (countable)
- An attempt at something, such as a tilt at public office.
- A canvas covering for carts, boats, etc.
- Any covering overhead; especially, a tent.
- The controlled vertical movement of a camera, or a device to achieve this.
- A thrust, as with a lance.
- A tilt hammer.
- A slope or inclination.
- The inclination of part of the body, such as backbone, pelvis, head, etc.
verb
- To slope or incline (something); to slant.
- To point or thrust (a weapon).
- To intentionally let the ball fall down to the drain by disabling flippers and most targets, done as a punishment to the player when the machine is nudged too violently or frequently.
- To play worse than usual (often as a result of previous bad luck or losses).
- To charge (at someone) with a lance.
- To forge (something) with a tilt hammer.
- To be at an angle.
- To point or thrust a weapon at.
- To cover with a tilt, or awning.
adv
noun
- the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
- a gully that is shallower than a ravine
- an entertainer who attracts large audiences
- anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random
- a playing card or cards dealt or taken from the pack
- a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer
- (American football) the quarterback moves back as if to pass and then hands the ball to the fullback who is running toward the line of scrimmage
- poker in which a player can discard cards and receive substitutes from the dealer
- the act of drawing or hauling something
verb
- cause to move by pulling
- get or derive
- make a mark or lines on a surface
- make, formulate, or derive in the mind
- bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover
- represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface
- take liquid out of a container or well
- give a description of
- select or take in from a given group or region
- elicit responses, such as objections, criticism, applause, etc.
- suck in or take (air)
- move or go steadily or gradually
- remove (a commodity) from (a supply source)
- choose at random
- earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher
- bring or lead someone to a certain action or condition
- to obtain a liquid from somewhere
- write a legal document or paper
- engage in drawing
- move or pull so as to cover or uncover something
- allow a draft
- require a specified depth for floating
- pull (a person) apart with four horses tied to his extremities, so as to execute him
- cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense
- take in, also metaphorically
- direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
- thread on or as if on a string
- stretch back a bowstring (on an archer's bow)
- pass over, across, or through
- finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
- shrink
- reduce the diameter of (a wire or metal rod) by pulling it through a die
- steep; pass through a strainer
- remove the entrails of
- flatten, stretch, or mold metal or glass, by rolling or by pulling it through a die or by stretching
- cause to localize at one point
noun
- the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
- neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
- a social or business relationship
- equality of score in a contest
- a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating
- a fastener that serves to join or connect
- (music) a slur over two notes of the same pitch; indicates that the note is to be sustained for their combined time value
- one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track
- a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied
verb
- fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
- finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
- limit or restrict to
- connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
- form a knot or bow in
- create social or emotional ties
- perform a marriage ceremony
- make by tying pieces together
- unite musical notes by a tie
noun
name
- An unincorporated community and census-designated place in Mayes County, Oklahoma.
- A hamlet in Perranzabuloe parish, Cornwall, England (OS grid ref SW7754).
- A town and hamlet therein, in Wayne County, New York.
- A town in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
- A community in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- A surname from Middle English.
- A female given name from Germanic.
- An unincorporated community in Rock County, Nebraska.
noun
- one of two or more contesting groups
- a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
- either the left or right half of a body
- a surface forming part of the outside of an object
- an extended outer surface of an object
- an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect)
- a line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane figure
- a family line of descent
- a lengthwise dressed half of an animal's carcass used for food
- an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute
- an elevated geological formation
- (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
verb
adj
adj
adv
noun
- a contest consisting of a series of successive matches between the same sides
- an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
- any of various synthetic elastic materials whose properties resemble natural rubber
- an eraser made of rubber (or of a synthetic material with properties similar to rubber); commonly mounted at one end of a pencil
- contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
- a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
adj
verb
noun
- One of several contests that combine to make up a competition.
- In the event, he turned out to have what I needed anyway.
- A point in spacetime having three spatial coordinates and one temporal coordinate.
- A possible action that the user can perform that is monitored by an application or the operating system (event listener). When an event occurs an event handler is called which performs a specific task.
- An occurrence; something that happens.
- An end result; an outcome (now chiefly in phrases).
- A set of some of the possible outcomes; a subset of the sample space.
- An episode of severe health conditions.
- A prearranged social activity (function, etc.)
noun
- A preliminary stage of a competition.
- One who qualifies for something, especially a contestant who qualifies for a stage in a competition.
- A marker that qualifies or modifies another code element.
- A word or phrase, such as an adjective or adverb, that describes or characterizes another word or phrase, such as a noun or verb; a modifier; that adds or subtracts attributes to another.
adj
- Easily won, as a contest.
- Having escaped from the control of the rider or driver.
- Unchecked; rampant.
- Having run away; escaped; fugitive.
- Deserting or revolting against one's group, duties, expected conduct, or the like, especially to establish or join a rival group, change one's life drastically, etc.
- Accelerating out of control.
- Pertaining to or accomplished by running away or eloping.
noun
- An overwhelming victory.
- An object or process that is out of control or out of equilibrium.
- A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions.
- A vehicle (especially, a train) that is out of control.
- The act of running away, especially of a horse or teams.
noun
- a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
- lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
- a burning piece of wood or cardboard
- an exact duplicate
- the score needed to win a match
- a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
- a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
- a pair of people who live together
- something that resembles or harmonizes with
verb
- be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
- provide funds complementary to
- bring two objects, ideas, or people together
- be equal to in quality or ability
- make correspond or harmonize
- give or join in marriage
- set into opposition or rivalry
- be equal or harmonize
- make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
verb
adj
adv
noun
verb
verb
- To accept, or engage in, as a contest.
- To unite in marriage.
- To produce an intersection of data in two or more database tables.
- To come into the company of.
- To come together; to meet.
- To become a member of.
- To connect or combine into one; to put together.
- To enter into association or alliance, to unite in a common purpose.
noun
noun
- Any of those parts of a contest which, as a result of strategic decisions on both sides, are most closely fought and will likely determine the contest's course and outcome.
- The notional line on either side of which opposing forces are arrayed, and at which they meet in battle; a fortified line, short of the line where battle is expected, and behind which forces are arrayed; a forward line of infantry or other force, prepared for battle.
- A line of battle.
prep_phrase
adj
- (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched
- rigorously attentive; strict and thorough
- marked by fidelity to an original
- crowded
- lacking fresh air
- of textiles
- strictly confined or guarded
- confined to specific persons
- fitting closely but comfortably
- used of hair or haircuts
- giving or spending with reluctance
- inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
adv
adj
- at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
- close in relevance or relationship
- not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
noun
- the temporal end; the concluding time
- the last section of a communication
- the concluding part of any performance
verb
- move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
- become closed
- cease to operate or cause to cease operating
- finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)
- come to a close
- complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
- be priced or listed when trading stops
- engage at close quarters
- cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop
- change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact
- come together, as if in an embrace
- draw near
- bring together all the elements or parts of
- bar access to
- fill or stop up
- unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of
- finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead
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