A fortified or secure place; a fortress, a stronghold.
The ability of a dye to withstand fading.
The quality or state of moving quickly; quickness, rapidity, swiftness.
Something used to fasten or tie; a fastener or fastening.
The quality or state of being strongly attached; firmness, secureness, tenacity.
The quality or state of having an extravagant lifestyle or immoral habits.
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.
A military ceremony to lower the flag.
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