Sudden surprise with fear or terror excited by apprehension of danger; in the military use, commonly, sudden apprehension of being attacked by surprise.
An instance of an alarm ringing, beeping or clanging, to give a noise signal at a certain time.
A mechanical device for awaking people, or rousing their attention.
A sudden attack; disturbance.
Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.
A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.
To give (someone) notice of approaching danger
To rouse to vigilance and action; to put on the alert.
To surprise with apprehension of danger; to fill with anxiety in regard to threatening evil; to excite with sudden fear.
To call to arms for defense
To keep in excitement; to disturb.
The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort.
Release from a post or duty, as when replaced by another.
A type of sculpture or other artwork in which shapes or figures protrude from a flat background.
A certain fine or composition paid by the heir of a tenant upon the death of the ancestor.
A lowering of a tax through special provisions; tax relief.
The apparent difference in elevation in the surface of a painting or drawing made noticeable by a variation in light or color.
Aid or assistance offered in time of need.
The removal of stress or discomfort.
The supposed projection of a charge from the surface of a field, indicated by shading on the sinister and lower sides.
Court-ordered compensation, aid, or protection, a redress.
The person who takes over a shift for another.
The difference of elevations on a surface.
Characterized by surface inequalities.
Of or used in letterpress.