The move of a piece from a threatened position.
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.
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
A group of things; a host or swarm.
A group of people crowded or gathered closely together.
To crowd or press, as persons; to oppress or annoy with a crowd of living beings.
To congregate.
To crowd into a place, especially to fill it.
Filled with persons or objects; crowded.
Busy; hurried.