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fallback [′fȯl‚bak] (computer science) The system, electronic or manual, which is substituted for the computer system in case of breakdown. (geology) Fragmented ejecta from an impact or explosion crater during formation which partly refills the true crater almost immediately. (nucleonics) That part of the material carried into the air by an atomic explosion which ultimately drops back to the earth or water at the site of the explosion. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The filmmakers follow Hughes' teen-spirit blueprint to a tee, except Hughes, to his credit, didn't cast a drop-dead- gorgeous beauty as the hero's brainy fallback option. The disk confirms that fallback is a feature of supernovas, Woosley says. Madonna is doing a new play about a ruthless art dealer, which many have thought could wind up being her fallback career, and in case the play isn't enough to entice you, she does a full-on lesbian kiss somewhere in there, photos of which made all the papers a week before the critics showed up. |
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