collapse (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 11
def a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
examples the roof is in danger of collapse
the collapse of the old star under its own gravity
Outgoing links
Hypernym happening, occurrence, occurrent, natural event
Derivationally related form collapse → collapse
Hyponym cave in, subsidence; debacle, fiasco; implosion
Incoming links
Hyponym happening, occurrence, occurrent, natural event
Hypernym cave in, subsidence; debacle, fiasco; implosion
Derivationally related form collapse → collapse

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