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The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
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The act of reversing direction and receding from a forward position.
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A peaceful, quiet place affording privacy or security.
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A peaceful, quiet place in which to urinate and defecate: an outhouse; a lavatory.
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A period of retirement, seclusion, or solitude.
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A period of meditation, prayer or study.
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Withdrawal by military force from a dangerous position or from enemy attack.
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A signal for a military withdrawal.
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A bugle call or drumbeat signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset, as on a military base.
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A military ceremony to lower the flag.
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The move of a piece from a threatened position.