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bn:00019923n

Noun Concept

Categories: Articles with short description, Error, Safety

close call close shave squeak squeaker narrow escape

Something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin WordNet 3.0

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Something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

A near miss between aircraft. Wiktionary

A near accident or mishap; a dangerous or risky encounter or incident. Wiktionary

Near accident or mishap. Wiktionary (translation)

A miss which was nearly a hit or collision. Wiktionary

A narrow squeak. Wiktionary

A game or election won by a narrow margin. Wiktionary

I had a close shave with somebody who pulled out in front of me on the road, but I swerved and managed not to hit him. Wiktionary

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WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

close call, close shave, squeak, squeaker, narrow escape

Wiktionary

airprox, close shave, near miss, squeak, squeaker

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close call