A small metal design that indicates that a medal has been awarded to the same person before.
A sequence of two or more words that occur in language with high frequency but are not idiomatic; a chunk, bundle, or lexical bundle.
A set of bombs or mines released as part of the same blast.
A logical data storage unit containing one or more physical sectors (see block).
An ensemble of bound atoms or molecules, intermediate in size between a molecule and a bulk solid.
A group of computers that work together.
A group or bunch of several discrete items that are close to each other.
A number of individuals grouped together or collected in one place; a crowd; a mob.
A clusterfuck.
A subset of a population whose members are sufficiently similar to each other and distinct from others as to be considered a distinct group; such a grouping in a set of observed data that is statistically significant.
A group of consonants.
A group of galaxies or stars that appear near each other.
A secundal chord of three or more notes.
To cover with clusters.
To collect into clusters.
To form a cluster or group.
A military ceremony to lower the flag.
A peaceful, quiet place affording privacy or security.
The act of reversing direction and receding from a forward position.
A bugle call or drumbeat signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset, as on a military base.
The move of a piece from a threatened position.
A period of retirement, seclusion, or solitude.
A period of meditation, prayer or study.
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
A signal for a military withdrawal.
Withdrawal by military force from a dangerous position or from enemy attack.
To slope back.
To withdraw military forces
To shrink back due to generally warmer temperatures.
To withdraw from a position, go back.
a retreating forehead