| black hole |
a region or body in space with gravity so strong that neither light nor matter can escape it. Scientists believe that black holes form when very large stars collapse. |
| bolt1 |
to make a sudden dash or move to escape. [1/8 definitions] |
| break |
a sudden, fast movement away; escape. [1/19 definitions] |
| bumper car |
one of a number of miniature electric cars that are part of an amusement at a fair or carnival. People ride in the cars and try to bump into other cars or escape from being bumped. The cars are designed to be safe and enjoyable for the riders. |
| corner |
a position from which escape is difficult. [1/5 definitions] |
| doom |
an event or end that one cannot escape; fate; destiny. [1/2 definitions] |
| elude |
to get away from or avoid by speed or skill. |
| excuse |
a reason or explanation used to escape blame. [1/5 definitions] |
| flee |
to run away or escape. [2 definitions] |
| flue |
a hollow pipe inside a chimney that lets hot or cold air, smoke, or steam escape to the outside. |
| getaway |
an escape, especially from the police. |
| give someone the slip |
to escape from. |
| guard |
to watch over to prevent escape. [2/6 definitions] |
| leak |
to pass or escape through an opening of this sort. [1/5 definitions] |
| leaky |
letting gas, water, or odors escape. |
| miss1 |
to avoid or escape. [1/8 definitions] |
| outlet |
an opening through which something is let out or allowed to escape; vent. [1/4 definitions] |
| Passover |
a Jewish holiday that celebrates the escape of the ancient Hebrews from Egypt. |
| run |
to escape by moving away quickly. [1/30 definitions] |
| shirk |
to escape from or avoid doing. |
| underground railroad |
(often cap.) a secret system established by former slaves and abolitionists before the U.S. Civil War to help fugitive slaves reach places of safety. |