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Houdini

Definitions:

Noun:

1. A famous Hungarian-American magician and escape artist known for his incredible feats of illusion and escapology.

Example sentence: Harry Houdini was renowned for his ability to escape from seemingly impossible situations.

Noun:

2. An act of escaping from a difficult or challenging situation.

Example sentence: The politician's unexpected victory was hailed as a Houdini-like escape from defeat.

Adjective:

1. Describing an ability to escape or disappear effortlessly.

Example sentence: The elusive thief was nicknamed the Houdini of the criminal world.

Verb (transitive):

1. To escape or free oneself from a constraint or confinement.

Example sentence: The cat managed to Houdini its way out of the locked cage.

Verb (intransitive):

1. To perform an act of escape or illusion, similar to the techniques used by Houdini.

Example sentence: The magician showcased his skills by Houdiniing out of a straitjacket.

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