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The act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
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A reduction in quantity, pitch, etc.
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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.
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A loss of greatness or status.
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the fall of Rome
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That which falls or cascades.
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A crucial event or circumstance.
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A hairpiece for women consisting of long strands of hair on a woven backing, intended primarily to cover hair loss.
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Blame or punishment for a failure or misdeed.
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He set up his rival to take the fall.
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The part of the rope of a tackle to which the power is applied in hoisting (usu. plural).
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Have the goodness to secure the falls of the mizzen halyards.
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An old Scots unit of measure equal to six ells.
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A short, flexible piece of leather forming part of a bullwhip, placed between the thong and the cracker.
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The lid, on a piano, that covers the keyboard