(archaeology) A type of archaeological analysis. Finds are plotted on a map and contoured in relation to the number of finds.

plural of cause of action

(idiomatic) To adopt an idea or practice of another person.

(idiomatic) To continue without interruption / Using a certain time zone. / (idiomatic) To continue talking for a long time. / To operate with a particular energy source.

plural of tug-of-war

(idiomatic) Energetic and enthusiastic.

(chiefly US, idiomatic) Incorrect; uninformed; exaggerating or expressing falsehood.

(idiomatic, of a person) To obtain the circumstances one wishes for; to do what one wishes to do, or to have others do what one wishes them to do. / (idiomatic) To achieve a desired or natural result.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: To commit suicide by allowing one’s body to drop onto the point of one's sword.

To make a sudden violent attack. / (figuratively) To make a fierce verbal attack.