fall

The act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity.

A reduction in quantity, pitch, etc.

The time of the year when the leaves typically fall from the trees; autumn; the season of the year between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice.

A loss of greatness or status.

the fall of Rome

That which falls or cascades.

A crucial event or circumstance.

A hairpiece for women consisting of long strands of hair on a woven backing, intended primarily to cover hair loss.

Blame or punishment for a failure or misdeed.

He set up his rival to take the fall.

The part of the rope of a tackle to which the power is applied in hoisting (usu. plural).

Have the goodness to secure the falls of the mizzen halyards.

An old Scots unit of measure equal to six ells.

A short, flexible piece of leather forming part of a bullwhip, placed between the thong and the cracker.

The lid, on a piano, that covers the keyboard

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