Nouns Starting With F
Here's the list of all the 6574 Nouns Starting With F in the English Language.
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free | 1. people who are free More Definitions → |
first | 1. the first or highest in an ordering or series 2. the first element in a countable series More Definitions → |
find | 1. a productive insight 2. the act of discovering something More Definitions → |
full | 1. the time when the Moon is fully illuminated More Definitions → |
forum | 1. a public meeting or assembly for open discussion 2. a public facility to meet for open discussion More Definitions → |
family | 1. a social unit living together 2. primary social group; parents and children More Definitions → |
file | 1. a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together 2. a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other More Definitions → |
found | 1. food and lodging provided in addition to money More Definitions → |
following | 1. a group of followers or enthusiasts 2. the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture More Definitions → |
form | 1. the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something 2. a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality More Definitions → |
food | 1. any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue 2. any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment More Definitions → |
friend | 1. a person you know well and regard with affection and trust 2. an associate who provides cooperation or assistance More Definitions → |
feedback | 1. the process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output 2. response to an inquiry or experiment More Definitions → |
field | 1. a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed 2. a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought More Definitions → |
few | 1. a small elite group More Definitions → |
four | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one 2. a playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows four pips More Definitions → |
fax | 1. duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio More Definitions → |
future | 1. the time yet to come 2. a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the future More Definitions → |
film | 1. a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement 2. a medium that disseminates moving pictures More Definitions → |
format | 1. the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing) 2. the general appearance of a publication More Definitions → |
fun | 1. activities that are enjoyable or amusing 2. verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously) More Definitions → |
five | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one 2. a team that plays basketball More Definitions → |
front | 1. the side that is forward or prominent 2. the line along which opposing armies face each other More Definitions → |
federal | More Definitions → |
final | 1. the final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament 2. an examination administered at the end of an academic term More Definitions → |
finance | 1. the commercial activity of providing funds and capital 2. the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets More Definitions → |
fast | 1. abstaining from food More Definitions → |
function | 1. (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function) 2. what something is used for More Definitions → |
fact | 1. a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred 2. a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened More Definitions → |
far | More Definitions → |
feel | 1. an intuitive awareness 2. the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people More Definitions → |
figure | 1. a diagram or picture illustrating textual material 2. alternative names for the body of a human being More Definitions → |
fire | 1. the event of something burning (often destructive) 2. the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy More Definitions → |
face | 1. the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear 2. the feelings expressed on a person's face More Definitions → |
force | 1. a powerful effect or influence 2. (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity More Definitions → |
fine | 1. money extracted as a penalty More Definitions → |
follow | More Definitions → |
flash | 1. a sudden intense burst of radiant energy 2. a momentary brightness More Definitions → |
furniture | 1. furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy More Definitions → |
fund | 1. a reserve of money set aside for some purpose 2. a supply of something available for future use More Definitions → |
focus | 1. the concentration of attention or energy on something 2. maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system More Definitions → |
fall | 1. the season when the leaves fall from the trees 2. a sudden drop from an upright position More Definitions → |
female | 1. an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa) 2. a person who belongs to the sex that can have babies More Definitions → |
foundation | 1. the basis on which something is grounded 2. an institution supported by an endowment More Definitions → |
friendly | 1. troops belonging to or allied with your own military forces More Definitions → |
feature | 1. a prominent attribute or aspect of something 2. the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin More Definitions → |
feed | 1. food for domestic livestock More Definitions → |
favorite | 1. something regarded with special favor or liking 2. a special loved one More Definitions → |
forward | 1. the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey 2. a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team More Definitions → |
feet | 1. the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint 2. a linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard More Definitions → |
fitness | 1. the quality of being suitable 2. good physical condition; being in shape or in condition More Definitions → |
football | 1. any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal 2. the inflated oblong ball used in playing American football More Definitions → |
funds | 1. assets in the form of money More Definitions → |
filter | 1. device that removes something from whatever passes through it 2. an electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it More Definitions → |
floor | 1. the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure) 2. a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale More Definitions → |
faculty | 1. one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind 2. the body of teachers and administrators at a school More Definitions → |
fish | 1. any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills 2. the flesh of fish used as food More Definitions → |
fee | 1. a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services 2. an interest in land capable of being inherited More Definitions → |
fair | 1. a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc. 2. gathering of producers to promote business More Definitions → |
fat | 1. a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides) 2. a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs More Definitions → |
father | 1. a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father) 2. the founder of a family More Definitions → |
farm | 1. workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit More Definitions → |
funding | 1. financial resources provided to make some project possible 2. the act of financing More Definitions → |
fiction | 1. a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact 2. a deliberately false or improbable account More Definitions → |
fan | 1. a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces 2. an enthusiastic devotee of sports More Definitions → |
former | 1. the first of two or the first mentioned of two More Definitions → |
flat | 1. a level tract of land 2. a shallow box in which seedlings are started More Definitions → |
flow | 1. the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases) 2. the amount of fluid that flows in a given time More Definitions → |
frame | 1. the framework for a pair of eyeglasses 2. a single one of a series of still transparent pictures forming a cinema, television or video film More Definitions → |
firm | 1. the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments More Definitions → |
facility | 1. a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry 2. skillful performance or ability without difficulty More Definitions → |
fashion | 1. how something is done or how it happens 2. characteristic or habitual practice More Definitions → |
forest | 1. the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area 2. land that is covered with trees and shrubs More Definitions → |
fit | 1. a display of bad temper 2. a sudden uncontrollable attack More Definitions → |
ford | 1. a shallow area in a stream that can be forded 2. the act of crossing a stream or river by wading or in a car or on a horse More Definitions → |
functional | More Definitions → |
fishing | 1. the act of someone who fishes as a diversion 2. the occupation of catching fish for a living More Definitions → |
fantasy | 1. imagination unrestricted by reality 2. fiction with a large amount of imagination in it More Definitions → |
foot | 1. the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint 2. a linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard More Definitions → |
flight | 1. a formation of aircraft in flight 2. an instance of traveling by air More Definitions → |
fuel | 1. a substance that can be consumed to produce energy More Definitions → |
freedom | 1. the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints 2. immunity from an obligation or duty More Definitions → |
fresh | More Definitions → |
factor | 1. anything that contributes causally to a result 2. an abstract part of something More Definitions → |
finding | 1. the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation 2. the decision of a court on issues of fact or law More Definitions → |
faith | 1. a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny 2. complete confidence in a person or plan etc More Definitions → |
failure | 1. an act that fails 2. an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose More Definitions → |
fill | 1. a quantity sufficient to satisfy 2. any material that fills a space or container More Definitions → |
fort | 1. a fortified military post where troops are stationed 2. a fortified defensive structure More Definitions → |
funny | 1. an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line) More Definitions → |
flower | 1. a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms 2. reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts More Definitions → |
felt | 1. a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers More Definitions → |
falls | 1. the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris) 2. a steep descent of the water of a river More Definitions → |
flag | 1. emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design 2. a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc. More Definitions → |
framework | 1. a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process 2. the underlying structure More Definitions → |
fix | 1. informal terms for a difficult situation 2. something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug More Definitions → |
festival | 1. a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration 2. an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place) More Definitions → |
faster | More Definitions → |
frank | 1. a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll 2. device or marking such as postage stamp, printed or stamped impressions, codings, labels, manuscript writings, or any other authorized form of markings affixed or applied to mails to qualify them to be postally serviced. More Definitions → |
fight | 1. a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war 2. the act of fighting; any contest or struggle More Definitions → |
font | 1. a specific size and style of type within a type family 2. bowl for baptismal water More Definitions → |
fail | More Definitions → |
frequency | 1. the number of occurrences within a given time period 2. the ratio of the number of observations in a statistical category to the total number of observations More Definitions → |
finish | 1. a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) 2. the temporal end; the concluding time More Definitions → |
forecast | 1. a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop More Definitions → |
fly | 1. two-winged insects characterized by active flight 2. flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent More Definitions → |
fear | 1. an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) 2. an anxious feeling More Definitions → |
factory | 1. a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing More Definitions → |
feeling | 1. the experiencing of affective and emotional states 2. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed More Definitions → |
fourth | 1. following the third position; number four in a countable series 2. one of four equal parts More Definitions → |
favourite | 1. a competitor thought likely to win 2. a special loved one More Definitions → |
fox | 1. alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs 2. a shifty deceptive person More Definitions → |
fiscal | More Definitions → |
financing | 1. the act of financing More Definitions → |
fruit | 1. the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant 2. an amount of a product More Definitions → |
formal | 1. a lavish dance requiring formal attire 2. a gown for evening wear More Definitions → |
findings | 1. a collection of tools and other articles used by an artisan to make jewelry or clothing or shoes More Definitions → |
formula | 1. a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement 2. directions for making something More Definitions → |
finder | 1. someone who comes upon something after searching 2. someone who is the first to observe something More Definitions → |
fighting | 1. the act of fighting; any contest or struggle More Definitions → |
fig | 1. a diagram or picture illustrating textual material 2. Mediterranean tree widely cultivated for its edible fruit More Definitions → |
folder | 1. a small book usually having a paper cover 2. covering that is folded over to protect the contents More Definitions → |
flashing | 1. a short vivid experience 2. sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing More Definitions → |
fabric | 1. artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers 2. the underlying structure More Definitions → |
flying | 1. an instance of traveling by air More Definitions → |
formation | 1. an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit 2. the act of fabricating something in a particular shape More Definitions → |
forever | More Definitions → |
fantastic | More Definitions → |
franklin | 1. a landowner (14th and 15th centuries) who was free but not of noble birth More Definitions → |
fetish | 1. a form of sexual desire in which gratification depends to an abnormal degree on some object or item of clothing or part of the body 2. a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers More Definitions → |
fellow | 1. a boy or man 2. a friend who is frequently in the company of another More Definitions → |
familiar | 1. a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support 2. a friend who is frequently in the company of another More Definitions → |
fifth | 1. a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon 2. position five in a countable series of things More Definitions → |
fundamental | 1. any factor that could be considered important to the understanding of a particular business 2. the lowest tone of a harmonic series More Definitions → |
fiber | 1. a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn 2. coarse, indigestible plant food low in nutrients; its bulk stimulates intestinal peristalsis More Definitions → |
filing | 1. the entering of a legal document into the public record 2. a fragment rubbed off by the use of a file More Definitions → |
folk | 1. people in general (often used in the plural) 2. a social division of (usually preliterate) people More Definitions → |
fraud | 1. intentional deception resulting in injury to another person 2. a person who makes deceitful pretenses More Definitions → |
fell | 1. the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal) 2. seam made by turning under or folding together and stitching the seamed materials to avoid rough edges More Definitions → |
federation | 1. an organization formed by merging several groups or parties 2. a union of political organizations More Definitions → |
flood | 1. the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land 2. an overwhelming number or amount More Definitions → |
folks | 1. your parents 2. people in general (often used in the plural) More Definitions → |
finger | 1. any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb) 2. the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure More Definitions → |
franchise | 1. an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place 2. a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area More Definitions → |
facing | 1. a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening 2. an ornamental coating to a building More Definitions → |
functionality | 1. capable of serving a purpose well More Definitions → |
fault | 1. a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention 2. an imperfection in an object or machine More Definitions → |
fluid | 1. a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure 2. continuous amorphous matter that tends to flow and to conform to the outline of its container: a liquid or a gas More Definitions → |
florist | 1. someone who grows and deals in flowers 2. a shop where flowers and ornamental plants are sold More Definitions → |
funeral | 1. a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated More Definitions → |
facial | 1. cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles 2. care for the face that usually involves cleansing and massage and the application of cosmetic creams More Definitions → |
flexibility | 1. the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped 2. the quality of being adaptable or variable More Definitions → |
firewall | 1. (colloquial) the application of maximum thrust 2. (computing) a security system consisting of a combination of hardware and software that limits the exposure of a computer or computer network to attack from crackers; commonly used on local area networks that are connected to the internet More Definitions → |
falling | More Definitions → |
fed | More Definitions → |
favor | 1. an act of gracious kindness 2. an advantage to the benefit of someone or something More Definitions → |
feeding | 1. the act of consuming food 2. the act of supplying food and nourishment More Definitions → |
facilitate | More Definitions → |
feelings | 1. emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity) More Definitions → |
freeware | 1. software that is provided without charge More Definitions → |
founder | 1. inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse 2. a person who founds or establishes some institution More Definitions → |
fame | 1. the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed 2. favorable public reputation More Definitions → |
fusion | 1. an occurrence that involves the production of a union 2. the state of being combined into one body More Definitions → |
fortune | 1. an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another 2. a large amount of wealth or prosperity More Definitions → |
flu | 1. an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease More Definitions → |
farmer | 1. a person who operates a farm More Definitions → |
floral | More Definitions → |
fisher | 1. someone whose occupation is catching fish 2. large dark brown North American arboreal carnivorous mammal More Definitions → |
fleet | 1. group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership 2. group of motor vehicles operating together under the same ownership More Definitions → |
fake | 1. something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be 2. a person who makes deceitful pretenses More Definitions → |
filename | 1. (computer science) the name given to a computer file in order to distinguish it from other files; may contain an extension that indicates the type of file More Definitions → |
fold | 1. an angular or rounded shape made by folding 2. a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church More Definitions → |
footwear | 1. clothing worn on a person's feet 2. covering for a person's feet More Definitions → |
fa | 1. the syllable naming the fourth (subdominant) note of the diatonic scale in solmization More Definitions → |
ferry | 1. a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule 2. transport by boat or aircraft More Definitions → |
friendship | 1. the state of being friends (or friendly) More Definitions → |
filling | 1. any material that fills a space or container 2. flow into something (as a container) More Definitions → |
foam | 1. a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid 2. a lightweight material in cellular form; made by introducing gas bubbles during manufacture More Definitions → |
float | 1. the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment 2. the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public More Definitions → |
focusing | 1. the concentration of attention or energy on something 2. the act of bringing into focus More Definitions → |
fancy | 1. something many people believe that is false 2. imagination or fantasy; held by Coleridge to be more casual and superficial than true imagination More Definitions → |
fellowship | 1. an association of people who share common beliefs or activities 2. the state of being with someone More Definitions → |
fever | 1. a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection 2. a state of nervous excitement More Definitions → |
flame | 1. the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke More Definitions → |
floating | 1. the act of someone who floats on the water More Definitions → |
freight | 1. goods carried by a large vehicle 2. transporting goods commercially at rates cheaper than express rates More Definitions → |
forestry | 1. the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber More Definitions → |
fifty | 1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five 2. a United States bill worth 50 dollars More Definitions → |
frog | 1. any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species 2. a person of French descent More Definitions → |
flip | 1. an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return 2. hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg More Definitions → |
fragrance | 1. a distinctive odor that is pleasant 2. a pleasingly sweet olfactory property More Definitions → |
farming | 1. the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock 2. agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life More Definitions → |
fork | 1. cutlery used for serving and eating food 2. the act of branching out or dividing into branches More Definitions → |
fool | 1. a person who lacks good judgment 2. a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of More Definitions → |
finite | More Definitions → |
forty | 1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and four More Definitions → |
fist | 1. a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting) More Definitions → |
fitting | 1. making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances 2. a small and often standardized accessory to a larger system More Definitions → |
flooring | 1. the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure) 2. building material used in laying floors More Definitions → |
fraction | 1. a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process 2. a small part or item forming a piece of a whole More Definitions → |
folding | 1. the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape 2. a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock More Definitions → |
fate | 1. an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future 2. the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events More Definitions → |
finishing | 1. a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) 2. the act of finishing More Definitions → |
fountain | 1. a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises 2. a natural flow of ground water More Definitions → |
footage | 1. film that has been shot 2. a rate of charging by the linear foot of work done More Definitions → |
freelance | 1. a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them More Definitions → |
fog | 1. droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground 2. an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance More Definitions → |
formatting | 1. the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing) More Definitions → |
fur | 1. the dressed hairy coat of a mammal 2. dense coat of fine silky hairs on mammals (e.g., cat or seal or weasel) More Definitions → |
fence | 1. a barrier that serves to enclose an area 2. a dealer in stolen property More Definitions → |
fighter | 1. someone who fights (or is fighting) 2. a high-speed military or naval airplane designed to destroy enemy aircraft in the air More Definitions → |
flesh | 1. the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat 2. alternative names for the body of a human being More Definitions → |
failing | 1. a flaw or weak point 2. failure to reach a minimum required performance More Definitions → |
funk | 1. a state of nervous depression 2. an earthy type of jazz combining it with blues and soul; has a heavy bass line that accentuates the first beat in the bar More Definitions → |
finances | 1. assets in the form of money More Definitions → |
floppy | 1. a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer More Definitions → |
fairy | 1. a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers 2. offensive term for a homosexual man More Definitions → |
frontier | 1. a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country 2. an international boundary or the area (often fortified) immediately inside the boundary More Definitions → |
flux | 1. the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface 2. a flow or discharge More Definitions → |
fifteen | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one More Definitions → |
flavor | 1. the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people 2. the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth More Definitions → |
framing | 1. formulation of the plans and important details 2. a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror More Definitions → |
fleece | 1. the wool of a sheep or similar animal 2. tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing More Definitions → |
fare | 1. an agenda of things to do 2. the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance More Definitions → |
fuji | 1. shrubby Japanese cherry tree having pale pink blossoms More Definitions → |
frost | 1. ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside) 2. weather cold enough to cause freezing More Definitions → |
fin | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one 2. one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile More Definitions → |
flex | 1. the act of flexing More Definitions → |
flyer | 1. an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution 2. someone who travels by air More Definitions → |
flush | 1. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity 2. a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health More Definitions → |
functioning | 1. process or manner of functioning or operating More Definitions → |
freeze | 1. the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid 2. weather cold enough to cause freezing More Definitions → |
fundamentals | 1. principles from which other truths can be derived More Definitions → |
fridge | 1. a refrigerator in which the coolant is pumped around by an electric motor More Definitions → |
feat | 1. a notable achievement More Definitions → |
fatty | 1. a rotund individual More Definitions → |
fireplace | 1. an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built More Definitions → |
fossil | 1. someone whose style is out of fashion 2. the remains (or an impression) of a plant or animal that existed in a past geological age and that has been excavated from the soil More Definitions → |
foul | 1. an act that violates the rules of a sport More Definitions → |
forge | 1. furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping 2. a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering More Definitions → |
forwarding | 1. the act of sending on to another destination 2. the advancement of some enterprise More Definitions → |
favour | 1. a feeling of favorable regard 2. an inclination to approve More Definitions → |
firmware | 1. (computer science) coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory More Definitions → |
flour | 1. fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain More Definitions → |
fibre | 1. a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn 2. any of several elongated, threadlike cells (especially a muscle fiber or a nerve fiber) More Definitions → |
fatigue | 1. temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work 2. used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress More Definitions → |
franc | 1. the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes More Definitions → |
flats | 1. footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel) More Definitions → |
flies | 1. (theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains) More Definitions → |
fertility | 1. the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year 2. the state of being fertile; capable of producing offspring More Definitions → |
formulation | 1. a substance prepared according to a formula 2. inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally More Definitions → |
freshman | 1. a first-year undergraduate 2. any new participant in some activity More Definitions → |
faithful | 1. any loyal and steadfast following 2. a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church More Definitions → |
founding | 1. the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new More Definitions → |
flora | 1. all the plant life in a particular region or period 2. (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion More Definitions → |
freeman | 1. a person who is not a serf or a slave More Definitions → |
fixing | 1. the act of putting something in working order again 2. restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place More Definitions → |
fedora | 1. a hat made of felt with a creased crown More Definitions → |
freezer | 1. electric refrigerator (trade name Deepfreeze) in which food is frozen and stored for long periods of time More Definitions → |
fry | 1. a young person of either sex More Definitions → |
foil | 1. a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal 2. anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities More Definitions → |
falcon | 1. diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight More Definitions → |
fragment | 1. a piece broken off or cut off of something else 2. a broken piece of a brittle artifact More Definitions → |
followup | 1. a piece of work that exploits or builds on earlier work 2. an activity that continues something that has already begun or that repeats something that has already been done More Definitions → |
freshwater | 1. water that is not salty More Definitions → |
flowing | 1. the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases) More Definitions → |
forensic | More Definitions → |
freestyle | 1. a race (as in swimming) in which each contestant has a free choice of the style to use More Definitions → |
firing | 1. the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy 2. the act of discharging a gun More Definitions → |
feast | 1. a ceremonial dinner party for many people 2. something experienced with great delight More Definitions → |
fiesta | 1. an elaborate party (often outdoors) More Definitions → |
flute | 1. a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown 2. a tall narrow wineglass More Definitions → |
feasibility | 1. the quality of being doable More Definitions → |
fender | 1. a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud 2. an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track More Definitions → |
freak | 1. a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed 2. someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction More Definitions → |
fuller | 1. a workman who fulls (cleans and thickens) freshly woven cloth for a living More Definitions → |
footnote | 1. a printed note placed below the text on a printed page More Definitions → |
foreclosure | 1. the legal proceedings initiated by a creditor to repossess the collateral for loan that is in default More Definitions → |
flooding | 1. a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them More Definitions → |
fringe | 1. the outside boundary or surface of something 2. a part of the city far removed from the center More Definitions → |
fabrication | 1. a deliberately false or improbable account 2. writing in a fictional form More Definitions → |
fade | 1. a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer 2. gradually ceasing to be visible More Definitions → |
fluorescent | 1. a lighting fixture that uses a fluorescent lamp More Definitions → |
footer | 1. (used only in combinations) the height or length of something in feet 2. a person who travels by foot More Definitions → |
feeder | 1. an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening 2. someone who consumes food for nourishment More Definitions → |
fidelity | 1. accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal 2. the quality of being faithful More Definitions → |
flew | More Definitions → |
freezing | 1. the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid More Definitions → |
feminist | 1. a supporter of feminism More Definitions → |
fury | 1. a feeling of intense anger 2. state of violent mental agitation More Definitions → |
fishery | 1. a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold More Definitions → |
forecasting | 1. a statement made about the future More Definitions → |
fencing | 1. a barrier that serves to enclose an area 2. material for building fences More Definitions → |
feather | 1. branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds 2. turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls More Definitions → |
fond | More Definitions → |
fiat | 1. a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) More Definitions → |
fairness | 1. conformity with rules or standards 2. ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty More Definitions → |
frustration | 1. the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals 2. an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts More Definitions → |
flint | 1. a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony More Definitions → |
fortunate | More Definitions → |
fowler | 1. someone who hunts wild birds for food More Definitions → |
filtration | 1. the process whereby fluids pass through a filter or a filtering medium 2. the act of changing a fluid by passing it through a filter More Definitions → |
fourteen | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one More Definitions → |
farewell | 1. an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting 2. the act of departing politely More Definitions → |
friction | 1. a state of conflict between persons 2. the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another More Definitions → |
fuse | 1. an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded 2. any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant More Definitions → |
furnace | 1. an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc. More Definitions → |
feminine | 1. a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to females or to objects classified as female More Definitions → |
facsimile | 1. an exact copy or reproduction 2. duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio More Definitions → |
fulfillment | 1. a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires 2. the act of consummating something (a desire or promise etc) More Definitions → |
fetch | 1. the action of fetching More Definitions → |
followers | 1. a group of followers or enthusiasts More Definitions → |
felony | 1. a serious crime (such as murder or arson) More Definitions → |
flea | 1. any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap More Definitions → |
foregoing | More Definitions → |
fracture | 1. breaking of hard tissue such as bone 2. (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other More Definitions → |
flap | 1. any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely 2. an excited state of agitation More Definitions → |
fulfilling | More Definitions → |
fortress | 1. a fortified defensive structure More Definitions → |
flop | 1. an arithmetic operation performed on floating-point numbers 2. someone who is unsuccessful More Definitions → |
fixture | 1. an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household) 2. a regular patron More Definitions → |
fertilizer | 1. any substance such as manure or a mixture of nitrates used to make soil more fertile More Definitions → |
flock | 1. a church congregation guided by a pastor 2. a group of birds More Definitions → |
fab | More Definitions → |
faint | 1. a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain More Definitions → |
fraternity | 1. a social club for male undergraduates 2. people engaged in a particular occupation More Definitions → |
folklore | 1. the unwritten lore (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture More Definitions → |
forgiveness | 1. compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive 2. the act of excusing a mistake or offense More Definitions → |
freeway | 1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic More Definitions → |
fiberglass | 1. a covering material made of glass fibers in resins More Definitions → |
fisherman | 1. someone whose occupation is catching fish More Definitions → |
flashlight | 1. a small portable battery-powered electric lamp More Definitions → |
fore | 1. front part of a vessel or aircraft More Definitions → |
filler | 1. used for filling cracks or holes in a surface 2. 100 filler equal 1 forint in Hungary More Definitions → |
finale | 1. the closing section of a musical composition 2. the temporal end; the concluding time More Definitions → |
fir | 1. nonresinous wood of a fir tree 2. any of various evergreen trees of the genus Abies; chiefly of upland areas More Definitions → |
fauna | 1. all the animal life in a particular region or period 2. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement More Definitions → |
flaw | 1. an imperfection in an object or machine 2. defect or weakness in a person's character More Definitions → |
filming | 1. the act of making a film More Definitions → |
fashionable | More Definitions → |
flick | 1. a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible) 2. a short stroke More Definitions → |
facilitator | 1. someone who makes progress easier More Definitions → |
fluorescence | 1. light emitted during absorption of radiation of some other (invisible) wavelength More Definitions → |
flare | 1. a shape that spreads outward 2. a sudden burst of flame More Definitions → |
foliage | 1. the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants 2. (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament More Definitions → |
fife | 1. a small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo; has a shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a marching band More Definitions → |
flowering | 1. the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms 2. a developmental process More Definitions → |
fishes | 1. any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills 2. the flesh of fish used as food More Definitions → |
fingerprint | 1. a print made by an impression of the ridges in the skin of a finger; often used for biometric identification in criminal investigations 2. a generic term for any identifying characteristic More Definitions → |
figurine | 1. a small carved or molded figure More Definitions → |
fries | 1. strips of potato fried in deep fat More Definitions → |
foundry | 1. factory where metal castings are produced More Definitions → |
fundraiser | 1. someone who solicits financial contributions 2. a social function that is held for the purpose of raising money More Definitions → |
filth | 1. any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant 2. anything regarded as making something unclean More Definitions → |
footprint | 1. a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface 2. a trace suggesting that something was once present or felt or otherwise important More Definitions → |
fungi | 1. an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia More Definitions → |
firearm | 1. a portable gun More Definitions → |
fractional | More Definitions → |
fostering | 1. encouragement; aiding the development of something 2. helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community More Definitions → |
furnishing | 1. (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel 2. (usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable More Definitions → |
fudge | 1. soft creamy candy More Definitions → |
flaming | 1. the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke More Definitions → |
fading | 1. weakening in force or intensity More Definitions → |
fielding | 1. (baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field More Definitions → |
flair | 1. a natural talent 2. distinctive and stylish elegance More Definitions → |
flavour | 1. the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people 2. (physics) the six kinds of quarks More Definitions → |
fictional | More Definitions → |
flagship | 1. the chief one of a related group 2. the ship that carries the commander of a fleet and flies his flag More Definitions → |
furry | More Definitions → |
formulate | More Definitions → |
fern | 1. any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores More Definitions → |
factoring | 1. (mathematics) the resolution of an expression into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original expression More Definitions → |
faucet | 1. a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir More Definitions → |
foreman | 1. a person who exercises control over workers 2. a man who is foreperson of a jury More Definitions → |
folio | 1. the system of numbering pages 2. a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book) More Definitions → |
flagstaff | 1. a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised More Definitions → |
feminism | 1. a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women 2. the movement aimed at equal rights for women More Definitions → |
firefly | 1. tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots 2. nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs More Definitions → |
flirt | 1. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men 2. playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest More Definitions → |
finch | 1. any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds More Definitions → |
forefront | 1. the part in the front or nearest the viewer 2. the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field More Definitions → |
frenzy | 1. state of violent mental agitation More Definitions → |
forte | 1. an asset of special worth or utility 2. a musical composition or musical passage to be performed loudly More Definitions → |
fiddle | 1. bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow More Definitions → |
familiarity | 1. personal knowledge or information about someone or something 2. usualness by virtue of being familiar or well known More Definitions → |
firefighter | 1. a member of a fire department who tries to extinguish fires More Definitions → |
fob | 1. a vest pocket to hold a pocket watch 2. an adornment that hangs from a watch chain More Definitions → |
fetus | 1. an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal More Definitions → |
forehead | 1. the part of the face above the eyes 2. the large cranial bone forming the front part of the cranium: includes the upper part of the orbits More Definitions → |
foreword | 1. a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book More Definitions → |
fragmentation | 1. separating something into fine particles 2. the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships More Definitions → |
farmhouse | 1. house for a farmer and family More Definitions → |
frontal | 1. an adornment worn on the forehead 2. a drapery that covers the front of an altar More Definitions → |
facilitation | 1. the condition of being made easy (or easier) 2. (neurophysiology) phenomenon that occurs when two or more neural impulses that alone are not enough to trigger a response in a neuron combine to trigger an action potential More Definitions → |
fable | 1. a deliberately false or improbable account 2. a short moral story (often with animal characters) More Definitions → |
flatbed | 1. freight car without permanent sides or roof 2. an open truck bed or trailer with no sides; used to carry large heavy objects More Definitions → |
fungal | More Definitions → |
flamingo | 1. large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird with down-bent bill; inhabits brackish lakes More Definitions → |
faction | 1. a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue 2. a dissenting clique More Definitions → |
fibrosis | 1. development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ More Definitions → |
fungus | 1. an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia More Definitions → |
flatware | 1. tableware that is relatively flat and fashioned as a single piece 2. silverware eating utensils More Definitions → |
forgetting | More Definitions → |
flange | 1. a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object More Definitions → |
foe | 1. an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force) 2. a personal enemy More Definitions → |
ferret | 1. musteline mammal of prairie regions of United States; nearly extinct 2. domesticated albino variety of the European polecat bred for hunting rats and rabbits More Definitions → |
foreground | 1. the part of a scene that is near the viewer 2. (computer science) a window for an active application More Definitions → |
fluent | More Definitions → |
fitch | 1. dark brown mustelid of woodlands of Eurasia that gives off an unpleasant odor when threatened More Definitions → |
fixation | 1. an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely 2. an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone More Definitions → |
fanny | 1. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on 2. external female sex organs More Definitions → |
frightening | 1. the act of inspiring with fear More Definitions → |
filmmaker | 1. a producer of motion pictures More Definitions → |
fiduciary | 1. a person who holds assets in trust for a beneficiary More Definitions → |
fractal | 1. (mathematics) a geometric pattern that is repeated at every scale and so cannot be represented by classical geometry More Definitions → |
fasting | 1. abstaining from food More Definitions → |
fuss | 1. an excited state of agitation 2. an angry disturbance More Definitions → |
firebird | 1. the male is bright red with black wings and tail 2. eastern subspecies of northern oriole More Definitions → |
finer | More Definitions → |
faceplate | 1. a protective covering for the front of a machine or device (as a door lock or computer component) More Definitions → |
fluoride | 1. a salt of hydrofluoric acid More Definitions → |
famine | 1. an acute insufficiency 2. a severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death More Definitions → |
figuring | 1. problem solving that involves numbers or quantities More Definitions → |
fairway | 1. the area between the tee and putting green where the grass is cut short 2. the usual course taken by vessels through a harbor or coastal waters More Definitions → |
fay | 1. a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers More Definitions → |
folly | 1. the trait of acting stupidly or rashly 2. a stupid mistake More Definitions → |
farmland | 1. a rural area where farming is practiced 2. arable land that is worked by plowing and sowing and raising crops More Definitions → |
fink | 1. someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police More Definitions → |
flax | 1. fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric 2. plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem More Definitions → |
forage | 1. bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle 2. the act of searching for food and provisions More Definitions → |
flasher | 1. someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals 2. an electrical device that automatically turns a lamp on and off (as for an advertising display) More Definitions → |
feline | 1. any of various lithe-bodied roundheaded fissiped mammals, many with retractile claws More Definitions → |
flannel | 1. a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing 2. bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body More Definitions → |
forensics | 1. scientific tests or techniques used in the investigation of crimes More Definitions → |
futuristic | More Definitions → |
finalist | 1. a contestant who reaches the final stages of a competition More Definitions → |
fallout | 1. the radioactive particles that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion 2. any adverse and unwanted secondary effect More Definitions → |
futon | 1. mattress consisting of a pad of cotton batting that is used for sleeping on the floor or on a raised frame More Definitions → |
forfeiture | 1. something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty 2. a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something More Definitions → |
flamenco | 1. guitar music composed for dancing the flamenco 2. a style of dancing characteristic of the Andalusian Gypsies; vigorous and rhythmic with clapping and stamping of feet More Definitions → |
flammable | More Definitions → |
fanatic | 1. a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause) More Definitions → |
fucker | 1. a stupid despised man More Definitions → |
fugitive | 1. someone who flees from an uncongenial situation 2. someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice More Definitions → |
filibuster | 1. a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes 2. (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches More Definitions → |
facet | 1. a distinct feature or element in a problem 2. a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone) More Definitions → |
flourish | 1. a showy gesture 2. an ornamental embellishment in writing More Definitions → |
flashback | 1. a transition (in literary or theatrical works or films) to an earlier event or scene that interrupts the normal chronological development of the story 2. an unexpected but vivid recurrence of a past experience (especially a recurrence of the effects of an hallucinogenic drug taken much earlier) More Definitions → |
fascism | 1. a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism) More Definitions → |
felicity | 1. pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression) 2. state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy More Definitions → |
fascination | 1. the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) 2. a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual More Definitions → |
facade | 1. the face or front of a building 2. a showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant More Definitions → |
fluke | 1. a stroke of luck 2. a barb on a harpoon or arrow More Definitions → |
fascist | 1. an adherent of fascism or other authoritarian views More Definitions → |
flaps | 1. a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag More Definitions → |
frosted | More Definitions → |
flask | 1. bottle that has a narrow neck 2. the quantity a flask will hold More Definitions → |
foresight | 1. providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future 2. seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing More Definitions → |
forging | 1. shaping metal by heating and hammering More Definitions → |
footing | 1. status with respect to the relations between people or groups 2. a relation that provides the foundation for something More Definitions → |
fermentation | 1. a state of agitation or turbulent change or development 2. a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol More Definitions → |
fad | 1. an interest followed with exaggerated zeal More Definitions → |
fieldwork | 1. a temporary fortification built by troops in the field More Definitions → |
fertilization | 1. creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant 2. making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure More Definitions → |
funnel | 1. a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends 2. a conically shaped utensil having a narrow tube at the small end; used to channel the flow of substances into a container with a small mouth More Definitions → |
freshness | 1. the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated 2. originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel More Definitions → |
fourteenth | 1. position 14 in a countable series of things More Definitions → |
fundamentalist | 1. an adherent of fundamentalist principles 2. a supporter of fundamentalism More Definitions → |
fang | 1. an appendage of insects that is capable of injecting venom; usually evolved from the legs 2. canine tooth of a carnivorous animal; used to seize and tear its prey More Definitions → |
foyer | 1. a large entrance or reception room or area More Definitions → |
frying | 1. cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle More Definitions → |
formulae | 1. a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement 2. directions for making something More Definitions → |
fen | 1. 100 fen equal 1 yuan in China 2. low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water More Definitions → |
frontage | 1. the extent of land abutting on a street or water 2. the direction in which something (such as a building) faces More Definitions → |
fishnet | 1. a net that will enclose fish when it is pulled in More Definitions → |
fart | 1. a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus More Definitions → |
floss | 1. a soft loosely twisted thread used in embroidery 2. a soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth More Definitions → |
forklift | 1. a small industrial vehicle with a power operated forked platform in front that can be inserted under loads to lift and move them More Definitions → |
fireman | 1. play in which children pretend to put out a fire 2. a laborer who tends fires (as on a coal-fired train or steamship) More Definitions → |
formative | 1. minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function More Definitions → |
fodder | 1. soldiers who are regarded as expendable in the face of artillery fire 2. coarse food (especially for livestock) composed of entire plants or the leaves and stalks of a cereal crop More Definitions → |
freeing | 1. the act of liberating someone or something More Definitions → |
freehold | 1. an estate held in fee simple or for life 2. tenure by which land is held in fee simple or for life More Definitions → |
forester | 1. someone trained in forestry More Definitions → |
fumes | 1. gases ejected from an engine as waste products More Definitions → |
faro | 1. a card game in which players bet against the dealer on the cards he will draw from a dealing box More Definitions → |
floodplain | 1. a low plain adjacent to a river that is formed chiefly of river sediment and is subject to flooding More Definitions → |
fret | 1. agitation resulting from active worry 2. a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion More Definitions → |
foreigner | 1. a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country 2. someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group More Definitions → |
feminization | 1. the process of becoming feminized; the development of female characteristics (loss of facial hair or breast enlargement) in a male because of hormonal disorders or castration More Definitions → |
firth | 1. a long narrow estuary (especially in Scotland) More Definitions → |
firestone | 1. a piece of flint that is struck to light a fire 2. a sandstone that withstands intense heat; used to line fireplaces and furnaces and kilns More Definitions → |
fastener | 1. a person who fastens or makes fast 2. restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place More Definitions → |
fray | 1. a noisy fight More Definitions → |
flank | 1. the side of military or naval formation 2. a subfigure consisting of a side of something More Definitions → |
fantasia | 1. a musical composition of a free form usually incorporating several familiar themes More Definitions → |
filament | 1. a very slender natural or synthetic fiber 2. the stalk of a stamen More Definitions → |
fluency | 1. powerful and effective language 2. skillfulness in speaking or writing More Definitions → |
feral | More Definitions → |
fission | 1. reproduction of some unicellular organisms by division of the cell into two more or less equal parts 2. a nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy More Definitions → |
fryer | 1. flesh of a medium-sized young chicken suitable for frying 2. A kitchen appliance for deep frying; its size depends on intended use. More Definitions → |
fielder | 1. a member of the baseball team that is in the field instead of at bat 2. a member of the cricket team that is fielding rather than batting More Definitions → |
federalism | 1. the idea of a federal organization of more or less self-governing units More Definitions → |
fowl | 1. a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl 2. the flesh of a bird or fowl (wild or domestic) used as food More Definitions → |
flake | 1. a crystal of snow 2. a person with an unusual or odd personality More Definitions → |
fireball | 1. an especially luminous meteor (sometimes exploding) 2. a highly energetic and indefatigable person More Definitions → |
fastening | 1. restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place 2. the act of fastening things together More Definitions → |
flirting | 1. playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest More Definitions → |
fuselage | 1. the central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo) More Definitions → |
fifteenth | 1. position 15 in a countable series of things More Definitions → |
fatality | 1. a death resulting from an accident or a disaster 2. the quality of being able to cause death or fatal disasters More Definitions → |
follower | 1. a person who accepts the leadership of another 2. someone who travels behind or pursues another More Definitions → |
forfeit | 1. something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty 2. a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something More Definitions → |
fright | 1. an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) More Definitions → |
fluff | 1. any light downy material 2. something of little value or significance More Definitions → |
flicker | 1. a momentary flash of light 2. North American woodpecker More Definitions → |
freedman | 1. a person who has been freed from slavery More Definitions → |
fluoxetine | 1. a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade names Prozac or Sarafem); it is thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain More Definitions → |
fila | 1. a threadlike structure (as a chainlike series of cells) More Definitions → |
fanfare | 1. a gaudy outward display 2. (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments More Definitions → |
flinders | 1. bits and splinters and fragments More Definitions → |
fiddler | 1. a musician who plays the violin 2. someone who manipulates in a nervous or unconscious manner More Definitions → |
fermi | 1. a metric unit of length equal to one quadrillionth of a meter More Definitions → |
foursome | 1. four people considered as a unit 2. the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one More Definitions → |
frat | 1. a social club for male undergraduates More Definitions → |
forearm | 1. the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist More Definitions → |
fortnight | 1. a period of fourteen consecutive days More Definitions → |
furl | More Definitions → |
fullness | 1. completeness over a broad scope 2. the property of a sensation that is rich and pleasing More Definitions → |
fundamentalism | 1. a form of Protestantism that takes the interpretation of every word in the sacred texts as literal truth 2. the strict adherence to the basic principles or doctrines of a religion, ideology, etc. More Definitions → |
fora | 1. a public meeting or assembly for open discussion 2. a public facility to meet for open discussion More Definitions → |
formaldehyde | 1. a colorless poisonous gas; made by the oxidation of methanol More Definitions → |
fawn | 1. a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color 2. a young deer More Definitions → |
fluctuation | 1. a wave motion 2. an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change More Definitions → |
fumble | 1. (sports) dropping the ball More Definitions → |
flue | 1. flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor 2. organ pipe whose tone is produced by air passing across the sharp edge of a fissure or lip More Definitions → |
fiasco | 1. a sudden and violent collapse More Definitions → |
foreskin | 1. a fold of skin covering the tip of the clitoris 2. a fold of skin covering the tip of the penis More Definitions → |
federalist | 1. an advocate of federalism More Definitions → |
firewood | 1. wood used for fuel More Definitions → |
fresco | 1. a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster 2. a durable method of painting on a wall by using watercolors on wet plaster More Definitions → |
frown | 1. a facial expression of dislike or displeasure More Definitions → |
fulfilment | 1. a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires 2. the act of consummating something (a desire or promise etc) More Definitions → |
fifties | 1. the decade from 1950 to 1959 2. the time of life between 50 and 60 More Definitions → |
facelift | 1. plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised 2. a renovation that improves the outward appearance (as of a building) but usually does not involve major changes More Definitions → |
fallacy | 1. a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning More Definitions → |
farce | 1. a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations 2. mixture of ground raw chicken and mushrooms with pistachios and truffles and onions and parsley and lots of butter and bound with eggs More Definitions → |
formalism | 1. the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented 2. (philosophy) the philosophical theory that formal (logical or mathematical) statements have no meaning but that its symbols (regarded as physical entities) exhibit a form that has useful applications More Definitions → |
friendliness | 1. a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company 2. a friendly disposition More Definitions → |
familiarize | More Definitions → |
foraging | 1. the act of searching for food and provisions More Definitions → |
fairytale | 1. a story about fairies; told to amuse children 2. an interesting but highly implausible story; often told as an excuse More Definitions → |
fondue | 1. cubes of meat or seafood cooked in hot oil and then dipped in any of various sauces 2. hot cheese or chocolate melted to the consistency of a sauce into which bread or fruits are dipped More Definitions → |
foothill | 1. a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain More Definitions → |
fascia | 1. a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc 2. instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls More Definitions → |
forgery | 1. a copy that is represented as the original 2. criminal falsification by making or altering an instrument with intent to defraud More Definitions → |
filer | 1. a party who files a notice with a law court 2. a clerk who is employed to maintain the files of an organization More Definitions → |
fueling | 1. the activity of supplying or taking on fuel More Definitions → |
frail | 1. the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds 2. a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs) More Definitions → |
fillet | 1. a boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef 2. a longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish More Definitions → |
feud | 1. a bitter quarrel between two parties More Definitions → |
fling | 1. a usually brief attempt 2. a brief indulgence of your impulses More Definitions → |
faerie | 1. a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers 2. the enchanted realm of fairies More Definitions → |
fiend | 1. a cruel wicked and inhuman person 2. an evil supernatural being More Definitions → |
fireside | 1. an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room) 2. home symbolized as a part of the fireplace More Definitions → |
forecaster | 1. someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge) More Definitions → |
fathom | 1. a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth 2. (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore More Definitions → |
freelancer | 1. a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them More Definitions → |
fisheye | More Definitions → |
fume | 1. a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas More Definitions → |
forint | 1. the basic unit of money in Hungary More Definitions → |
formulary | 1. (pharmacology) a book containing a compilation of pharmaceutical products with their formulas and methods of preparation More Definitions → |
fandango | 1. a provocative Spanish courtship dance in triple time; performed by a man and a woman playing castanets More Definitions → |
fiance | 1. a man who is engaged to be married More Definitions → |
feces | 1. solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels More Definitions → |
fella | 1. a boy or man More Definitions → |
flotation | 1. the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking) 2. financing a commercial enterprise by bond or stock shares More Definitions → |
fructose | 1. a simple sugar found in honey and in many ripe fruits More Definitions → |
fledgling | 1. any new participant in some activity 2. young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying More Definitions → |
freebie | 1. something that is free (usually provided as part of a promotional scheme) More Definitions → |
funnies | 1. a sequence of drawings telling a story in a newspaper or comic book More Definitions → |
fuzz | 1. filamentous hairlike growth on a plant 2. uncomplimentary terms for a policeman More Definitions → |
flurry | 1. a rapid active commotion 2. a light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that) More Definitions → |
fuchsia | 1. any of various tropical shrubs widely cultivated for their showy drooping purplish or reddish or white flowers; Central and South America and New Zealand and Tahiti 2. a vivid purplish-red color More Definitions → |
fibrillation | 1. muscular twitching involving individual muscle fibers acting without coordination 2. act or process of forming fibrils More Definitions → |
focussing | 1. the concentration of attention or energy on something More Definitions → |
florin | 1. the basic unit of money in Suriname; equal to 100 cents 2. formerly the basic unit of money in the Netherlands; equal to 100 cents More Definitions → |
fluctuate | More Definitions → |
fop | 1. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance More Definitions → |
folate | 1. a B vitamin that is essential for cell growth and reproduction More Definitions → |
firebox | 1. a furnace (as on a steam locomotive) in which fuel is burned More Definitions → |
flounder | 1. flesh of any of various American and European flatfish 2. any of various European and non-European marine flatfish More Definitions → |
finesse | 1. subtly skillful handling of a situation More Definitions → |
flatter | More Definitions → |
fitter | 1. someone who fits a garment to a particular person More Definitions → |
factorization | 1. (mathematics) the resolution of an expression into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original expression More Definitions → |
flipper | 1. a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater) 2. the flat broad limb of aquatic animals specialized for swimming More Definitions → |
firehouse | 1. a station housing fire apparatus and firemen More Definitions → |
frosting | 1. a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes More Definitions → |
follies | 1. a revue with elaborate costuming More Definitions → |
follicle | 1. any small spherical group of cells containing a cavity More Definitions → |
fandom | 1. the fans of a sport or famous person More Definitions → |
fixer | 1. someone who intervenes with authorities for a person in trouble (usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee) 2. a chemical compound that sets or fixes something (as a dye or a photographic image) More Definitions → |
foal | 1. a young horse More Definitions → |
filet | 1. a boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef 2. a longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish More Definitions → |
forerunner | 1. a person who goes before or announces the coming of another 2. something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone More Definitions → |
flier | 1. someone who travels by air 2. someone who operates an aircraft More Definitions → |
flutter | 1. the act of moving back and forth 2. abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block More Definitions → |
freer | More Definitions → |
fennel | 1. any of several aromatic herbs having edible seeds and leaves and stems 2. aromatic bulbous stem base eaten cooked or raw in salads More Definitions → |
flywheel | 1. regulator consisting of a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smooths the operation of a reciprocating engine More Definitions → |
foaming | More Definitions → |
fixings | 1. food that is a component of a mixture in cooking 2. the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity) More Definitions → |
fallback | 1. to break off a military action with an enemy More Definitions → |
firepower | 1. (military) the relative capacity for delivering fire on a target More Definitions → |
flathead | 1. food fish of the Indonesian region of the Pacific; resembles gurnards 2. pallid bottom-dwelling flat-headed fish with large eyes and a duck-like snout More Definitions → |
fingerprinting | 1. the procedure of taking inked impressions of a person's fingerprints for the purpose of identification More Definitions → |
flowchart | 1. a diagram of the sequence of operations in a computer program or an accounting system More Definitions → |
flycatcher | 1. any of a large group of small songbirds that feed on insects taken on the wing 2. large American birds that characteristically catch insects on the wing More Definitions → |
fruition | 1. the condition of bearing fruit 2. enjoyment derived from use or possession More Definitions → |
filigree | 1. delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire) More Definitions → |
faithfulness | 1. the quality of being faithful More Definitions → |
finisher | 1. (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game 2. a racing driver who finishes a race More Definitions → |
frigate | 1. a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries 2. a United States warship larger than a destroyer and smaller than a cruiser More Definitions → |
fleer | 1. contempt expressed by mockery in looks or words 2. someone who flees from an uncongenial situation More Definitions → |
flogging | 1. beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment More Definitions → |
foray | 1. a sudden short attack 2. an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence) More Definitions → |
filly | 1. a young female horse under the age of four More Definitions → |
fortitude | 1. strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage More Definitions → |
fatherhood | 1. the kinship relation between an offspring and the father 2. the status of a religious leader More Definitions → |
fend | More Definitions → |
fooling | More Definitions → |
formalities | 1. a requirement of etiquette or custom More Definitions → |
fulcrum | 1. the pivot about which a lever turns More Definitions → |
fibroblast | 1. a cell from which connective tissue develops More Definitions → |
fertiliser | 1. any substance such as manure or a mixture of nitrates used to make soil more fertile More Definitions → |
furtherance | 1. encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something 2. the advancement of some enterprise More Definitions → |
firestorm | 1. a storm in which violent winds are drawn into the column of hot air rising over a severely bombed area 2. an outburst of controversy More Definitions → |
fraught | More Definitions → |
flagging | 1. flagstones collectively 2. a walk of flagstones More Definitions → |
fleck | 1. a small fragment of something broken off from the whole 2. a small contrasting part of something More Definitions → |
fiancee | 1. a woman who is engaged to be married More Definitions → |
falsehood | 1. a false statement 2. the act of rendering something false as by fraudulent changes (of documents or measures etc.) or counterfeiting More Definitions → |
falconer | 1. a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry More Definitions → |
fistula | 1. a chronic inflammation of the withers of a horse 2. an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface More Definitions → |
femur | 1. the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton; extends from the pelvis to the knee More Definitions → |
flaky | More Definitions → |
forbidding | 1. an official prohibition or edict against something More Definitions → |
fungicide | 1. any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi More Definitions → |
footpath | 1. a trodden path More Definitions → |
fives | 1. a game resembling handball; played on a court with a front wall and two side walls More Definitions → |
fizz | 1. an effervescent beverage (usually alcoholic) More Definitions → |
foci | 1. the concentration of attention or energy on something 2. maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system More Definitions → |
financier | 1. a person skilled in large scale financial transactions More Definitions → |
fortnightly | More Definitions → |
futility | 1. uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result More Definitions → |
flak | 1. a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer 2. intense adverse criticism More Definitions → |
fib | 1. a trivial lie More Definitions → |
fissure | 1. a long narrow depression in a surface 2. a long narrow cleft More Definitions → |
friar | 1. a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms More Definitions → |
ferrite | 1. a solid solution in which alpha iron is the solvent 2. a magnetic allotrope of iron; stable below 906 degrees centigrade More Definitions → |
flimsy | 1. a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies More Definitions → |
formality | 1. a requirement of etiquette or custom 2. a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies More Definitions → |
fallow | 1. cultivated land that is not seeded for one or more growing seasons More Definitions → |
fresher | 1. a first-year undergraduate More Definitions → |
freemasonry | 1. a natural or instinctive fellowship between people of similar interests More Definitions → |
flack | 1. a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer 2. intense adverse criticism More Definitions → |
fez | 1. a felt cap (usually red) for a man; shaped like a flat-topped cone with a tassel that hangs from the crown More Definitions → |
foreplay | 1. mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse More Definitions → |
furlong | 1. a unit of length equal to 220 yards More Definitions → |
fugue | 1. dissociative disorder in which a person forgets who they are and leaves home to create a new life; during the fugue there is no memory of the former life; after recovering there is no memory for events during the dissociative state 2. a dreamlike state of altered consciousness that may last for hours or days More Definitions → |
forceps | 1. an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies) 2. an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies) More Definitions → |
fractionation | 1. a process that uses heat to separate a substance into its components 2. separation into portions More Definitions → |
felon | 1. someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime 2. a purulent infection at the end of a finger or toe in the area surrounding the nail More Definitions → |
fibreglass | 1. a covering material made of glass fibers in resins More Definitions → |
fabricate | More Definitions → |
fjord | 1. a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway More Definitions → |
fistful | 1. the quantity that can be held in the hand More Definitions → |
firmness | 1. the muscle tone of healthy tissue 2. the trait of being resolute More Definitions → |
factorial | 1. the product of all the integers up to and including a given integer More Definitions → |
fete | 1. an elaborate party (often outdoors) 2. an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place) More Definitions → |
firework | 1. (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc. More Definitions → |
furrow | 1. a long shallow trench in the ground (especially one made by a plow) 2. a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface More Definitions → |
forties | 1. the time of life between 40 and 50 2. the decade from 1940 to 1949 More Definitions → |
fils | 1. 100 Yemeni fils are worth one Yemeni rial 2. a fractional monetary unit in Bahrain and Iraq and Jordan and Kuwait; equal to one thousandth of a dinar More Definitions → |
foolishness | 1. the trait of acting stupidly or rashly 2. the quality of being rash and foolish More Definitions → |
fragility | 1. quality of being easily damaged or destroyed 2. lack of physical strength More Definitions → |
flamboyant | 1. showy tropical tree or shrub native to Madagascar; widely planted in tropical regions for its immense racemes of scarlet and orange flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana More Definitions → |
farrow | 1. the production of a litter of pigs More Definitions → |
foothold | 1. an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies 2. a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing More Definitions → |
fondness | 1. a predisposition to like something 2. a positive feeling of liking More Definitions → |
facia | 1. a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc More Definitions → |
feist | 1. a nervous belligerent little mongrel dog More Definitions → |
fatwa | 1. a ruling on a point of Islamic law that is given by a recognized authority More Definitions → |
foxtrot | 1. a ballroom dance in quadruple time; combines short and long and fast and slow steps fixed sequences More Definitions → |
faraway | More Definitions → |
frustrate | More Definitions → |
femininity | 1. the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women More Definitions → |
fervor | 1. feelings of great warmth and intensity 2. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up More Definitions → |
footballer | 1. an athlete who plays American football More Definitions → |
flammability | 1. the quality of being easily ignited and burning rapidly More Definitions → |
flatiron | 1. an iron that was heated by placing it on a stove More Definitions → |
faery | 1. a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers 2. the enchanted realm of fairies More Definitions → |
farting | 1. a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus More Definitions → |
farina | 1. fine meal made from cereal grain especially wheat; often used as a cooked cereal or in puddings More Definitions → |
flexion | 1. the state of being flexed (as of a joint) 2. deviation from a straight or normal course More Definitions → |
forbearance | 1. good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence 2. a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges; refraining from acting More Definitions → |
foreshore | 1. the part of the seashore between the highwater mark and the low-water mark More Definitions → |
flapping | 1. the motion made by flapping up and down More Definitions → |
fermion | 1. any particle that obeys Fermi-Dirac statistics and is subject to the Pauli exclusion principle More Definitions → |
fluor | 1. a soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine More Definitions → |
fluorine | 1. a nonmetallic univalent element belonging to the halogens; usually a yellow irritating toxic flammable gas; a powerful oxidizing agent; recovered from fluorite or cryolite or fluorapatite More Definitions → |
fortification | 1. defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it 2. the art or science of strengthening defenses More Definitions → |
feller | 1. a person who fells trees 2. a boy or man More Definitions → |
freshener | 1. anything that freshens More Definitions → |
flavoring | 1. something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts More Definitions → |
forefoot | 1. a front foot of a quadruped More Definitions → |
futurist | 1. a theologian who believes that the Scripture prophecies of the Apocalypse (the Book of Revelation) will be fulfilled in the future 2. someone who predicts the future More Definitions → |
fondling | 1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) More Definitions → |
fibrinogen | 1. a protein present in blood plasma; converts to fibrin when blood clots More Definitions → |
fille | 1. a young female More Definitions → |
freighter | 1. a cargo ship More Definitions → |
fingertip | 1. the end (tip) of a finger More Definitions → |
flattery | 1. excessive or insincere praise More Definitions → |
feedstock | 1. the raw material that is required for some industrial process More Definitions → |
frolic | 1. gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement More Definitions → |
finality | 1. the quality of being final or definitely settled More Definitions → |
featherweight | 1. an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 126 pounds 2. weighs 126-139 pounds More Definitions → |
feldspar | 1. any of a group of hard crystalline minerals that consist of aluminum silicates of potassium or sodium or calcium or barium More Definitions → |
fingerboard | 1. a guidepost resembling a hand with a pointing index finger 2. a bank of keys on a musical instrument More Definitions → |
froth | 1. a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid More Definitions → |
falsification | 1. any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something 2. a willful perversion of facts More Definitions → |
frostbite | 1. destruction of tissue by freezing and characterized by tingling, blistering and possibly gangrene More Definitions → |
footwork | 1. the manner of using the feet 2. skillful maneuvering or dealing More Definitions → |
frankfurter | 1. a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll More Definitions → |
formalize | More Definitions → |
flagpole | 1. surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors 2. a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised More Definitions → |
forthright | More Definitions → |
flaxseed | 1. the seed of flax used as a source of oil More Definitions → |
falter | 1. the act of pausing uncertainly More Definitions → |
forehand | 1. (sports) a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis or badminton or squash) More Definitions → |
feasting | 1. eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment) More Definitions → |
fanaticism | 1. excessive intolerance of opposing views More Definitions → |
fescue | 1. grass with wide flat leaves cultivated in Europe and America for permanent pasture and hay and for lawns More Definitions → |
foetus | 1. an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal More Definitions → |
forlorn | More Definitions → |
fluidity | 1. the property of flowing easily 2. a changeable quality More Definitions → |
fluttering | 1. the motion made by flapping up and down More Definitions → |
firstborn | 1. the offspring who came first in the order of birth More Definitions → |
fug | 1. (British informal) an airless smoky smelly atmosphere More Definitions → |
frenetic | More Definitions → |
fabricator | 1. someone who tells lies More Definitions → |
fireproof | More Definitions → |
finial | 1. an ornament at the top of a spire or gable; usually a foliated fleur-de-lis More Definitions → |
fornication | 1. voluntary sexual intercourse between persons not married to each other 2. extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations More Definitions → |
fluorouracil | 1. an antimetabolite used to treat certain cancers More Definitions → |
frieze | 1. an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice 2. a heavy woolen fabric with a long nap More Definitions → |
fishbowl | 1. a state of affairs in which you have no privacy 2. a transparent bowl in which small fish are kept More Definitions → |
factoid | 1. something resembling a fact; unverified (often invented) information that is given credibility because it appeared in print 2. a brief (usually one sentence and usually trivial) news item More Definitions → |
fumigation | 1. the application of a gas or smoke to something for the purpose of disinfecting it More Definitions → |
floater | 1. spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens 2. a debt instrument with a variable interest rate tied to some other interest rate (e.g. the rate paid by T-bills) More Definitions → |
frescoes | 1. a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster 2. a durable method of painting on a wall by using watercolors on wet plaster More Definitions → |
flatness | 1. the property of having two dimensions 2. a want of animation or brilliance More Definitions → |
fastball | 1. (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity More Definitions → |
fluorescein | 1. a yellow dye that is visible even when highly diluted; used as an absorption indicator when silver nitrate solution is added to sodium chloride in order to precipitate silver chloride (turns pink when no chloride ions are left in solution and negative fluorescein ions are then absorbed) More Definitions → |
finalization | 1. the act of finalizing More Definitions → |
flatmate | 1. an associate who shares an apartment with you More Definitions → |
ferment | 1. a state of agitation or turbulent change or development 2. a substance capable of bringing about fermentation More Definitions → |
foodie | 1. a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink) More Definitions → |
flapper | 1. a young woman in the 1920s who flaunted her unconventional conduct and dress More Definitions → |
farmyard | 1. an area adjacent to farm buildings More Definitions → |
fiftieth | 1. position 50 in a countable series of things More Definitions → |
frailty | 1. the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age) 2. moral weakness More Definitions → |
firecracker | 1. firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing More Definitions → |
fairground | 1. an open area for holding fairs or exhibitions or circuses More Definitions → |
fluoridation | 1. the addition of a fluoride to the water supply (to prevent dental decay) More Definitions → |
flotilla | 1. a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships 2. a fleet of small craft More Definitions → |
fragmentary | More Definitions → |
fibrin | 1. a white insoluble fibrous protein formed by the action of thrombin on fibrinogen when blood clots; it forms a network that traps red cells and platelets More Definitions → |
fecundity | 1. the intellectual productivity of a creative imagination 2. the state of being fertile; capable of producing offspring More Definitions → |
flashcard | 1. a card with words or numbers or pictures that is flashed to a class by the teacher More Definitions → |
fess | 1. (heraldry) an ordinary consisting of a broad horizontal band across a shield More Definitions → |
fosse | 1. ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water More Definitions → |
formalin | 1. a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens More Definitions → |
futurity | 1. the time yet to come 2. the quality of being in or of the future More Definitions → |
futurism | 1. an artistic movement in Italy around 1910 that tried to express the energy and values of the machine age 2. the position that the meaning of life should be sought in the future More Definitions → |
fruiting | More Definitions → |
ferocity | 1. the property of being wild or turbulent More Definitions → |
fullback | 1. (football) the running back who plays the fullback position on the offensive team 2. (American football) the position of a back on a football team, generally larger in size than halfbacks More Definitions → |
forgetfulness | 1. tendency to forget 2. unawareness caused by neglectful or heedless failure to remember More Definitions → |
faeces | 1. solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels More Definitions → |
feedlot | 1. a building where livestock are fattened for market More Definitions → |
fatherland | 1. the country where you were born More Definitions → |
forename | 1. the name that precedes the surname More Definitions → |
ferritin | 1. a protein containing 20% iron that is found in the intestines and liver and spleen; it is one of the chief forms in which iron is stored in the body More Definitions → |
flatulence | 1. a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal 2. pompously embellished language More Definitions → |
furosemide | 1. commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema More Definitions → |
freesia | 1. any of several plants of the genus Freesia valued for their one-sided clusters of usually fragrant yellow or white or pink tubular flowers More Definitions → |
feria | 1. a weekday on which no festival or holiday is celebrated 2. (in Spanish speaking regions) a local festival or fair, usually in honor of some patron saint More Definitions → |
flavin | 1. a ketone that forms the nucleus of certain natural yellow pigments like riboflavin More Definitions → |
fingernail | 1. the nail at the end of a finger More Definitions → |
frankincense | 1. an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation More Definitions → |
foxtail | 1. grasses of the genera Alopecurus and Setaria having dense silky or bristly brushlike flowering spikes More Definitions → |
farthing | 1. a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny More Definitions → |
formalization | 1. the act of making formal (as by stating formal rules governing classes of expressions) More Definitions → |
forking | 1. the place where something divides into branches 2. the act of branching out or dividing into branches More Definitions → |
firmament | 1. the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected More Definitions → |
faulting | 1. (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other More Definitions → |
fester | 1. a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus More Definitions → |
flaunt | 1. the act of displaying something ostentatiously More Definitions → |
fluorite | 1. a soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine More Definitions → |
fossa | 1. a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression) 2. largest carnivore of Madagascar; intermediate in some respects between cats and civets More Definitions → |
fitment | 1. any of the items furnishing or equipping a room (especially built-in furniture) More Definitions → |
fertilisation | 1. creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant 2. making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure More Definitions → |
freestone | 1. fruit (especially peach) whose flesh does not adhere to the pit More Definitions → |
falconry | 1. the art of training falcons to hunt and return More Definitions → |
fenugreek | 1. annual herb or southern Europe and eastern Asia having off-white flowers and aromatic seeds used medicinally and in curry 2. aromatic seeds used as seasoning especially in curry More Definitions → |
foram | 1. marine microorganism having a calcareous shell with openings where pseudopods protrude More Definitions → |
faltering | 1. the act of pausing uncertainly More Definitions → |
fattening | More Definitions → |
flan | 1. open pastry filled with fruit or custard More Definitions → |
farrier | 1. a person who shoes horses More Definitions → |
figment | 1. a contrived or fantastic idea More Definitions → |
footstool | 1. a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person More Definitions → |
ferrule | 1. a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting More Definitions → |
flit | 1. a sudden quick movement 2. a secret move (to avoid paying debts) More Definitions → |
fertilize | More Definitions → |
footboard | 1. a narrow platform on which to stand or brace the feet 2. a vertical board or panel forming the foot of a bedstead More Definitions → |
familiarise | More Definitions → |
fruitcake | 1. a whimsically eccentric person 2. a rich cake containing dried fruit and nuts and citrus peel and so on More Definitions → |
folie | 1. (psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness More Definitions → |
frock | 1. a long, loose outer garment 2. a habit worn by clerics More Definitions → |
flambeau | 1. a flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night) More Definitions → |
framer | 1. someone who makes frames (as for pictures) 2. someone who writes a new law or plan More Definitions → |
footbridge | 1. a bridge designed for pedestrians More Definitions → |
foodstuff | 1. (usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer 2. a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food More Definitions → |
fetishism | 1. a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish) 2. sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs) More Definitions → |
flagstone | 1. stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones More Definitions → |
finis | 1. the temporal end; the concluding time 2. the concluding part of any performance More Definitions → |
flyover | 1. bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels 2. a flight at a low altitude (usually of military aircraft) over spectators on the ground More Definitions → |
feudalism | 1. the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war More Definitions → |
foreboding | 1. a feeling of evil to come 2. an unfavorable omen More Definitions → |
favoritism | 1. an inclination to favor some person or group 2. unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice More Definitions → |
flugelhorn | 1. a brass instrument resembling a cornet but with a wider bore More Definitions → |
fishpond | 1. a freshwater pond with fish More Definitions → |
furor | 1. an interest followed with exaggerated zeal 2. a sudden outburst (as of protest) More Definitions → |
fishbone | 1. a bone of a fish More Definitions → |
fizzle | 1. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) 2. a complete failure More Definitions → |
falsity | 1. the state of being false or untrue 2. a false statement More Definitions → |
flume | 1. a narrow gorge with a stream running through it 2. watercourse that consists of an open artificial chute filled with water for power or for carrying logs More Definitions → |
frontispiece | 1. an ornamental facade 2. front illustration facing the title page of a book More Definitions → |
folia | 1. a thin layer or stratum of (especially metamorphic) rock More Definitions → |
franking | 1. device or marking such as postage stamp, printed or stamped impressions, codings, labels, manuscript writings, or any other authorized form of markings affixed or applied to mails to qualify them to be postally serviced. More Definitions → |
footrest | 1. a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person More Definitions → |
floatation | 1. the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking) 2. financing a commercial enterprise by bond or stock shares More Definitions → |
farmstead | 1. the buildings and adjacent grounds of a farm 2. a farm together with its buildings More Definitions → |
fretting | More Definitions → |
fetter | 1. a shackle for the ankles or feet More Definitions → |
falafel | 1. small croquette of mashed chick peas or fava beans seasoned with sesame seeds More Definitions → |
foreclose | More Definitions → |
fountainhead | 1. an abundant source 2. the source of water from which a stream arises More Definitions → |
fice | 1. a nervous belligerent little mongrel dog More Definitions → |
furlough | 1. a temporary leave of absence from military duty More Definitions → |
forestall | More Definitions → |
finery | 1. elaborate or showy attire and accessories More Definitions → |
fracas | 1. noisy quarrel More Definitions → |
foursquare | 1. (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon More Definitions → |
flinch | 1. a reflex response to sudden pain More Definitions → |
flexor | 1. a skeletal muscle whose contraction bends a joint More Definitions → |
forefinger | 1. the finger next to the thumb More Definitions → |
flotsam | 1. the floating wreckage of a ship More Definitions → |
fancier | 1. a person having a strong liking for something More Definitions → |
femtosecond | 1. one quadrillionth (10^-15) of a second; one thousandth of a picosecond More Definitions → |
flail | 1. an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing More Definitions → |
fantasize | More Definitions → |
fashioning | 1. the act that results in something coming to be More Definitions → |
forebrain | 1. the anterior portion of the brain; the part of the brain that develops from the anterior part of the neural tube More Definitions → |
flanker | 1. a back stationed wide of the scrimmage line; used as a pass receiver 2. a soldier who is a member of a detachment assigned to guard the flanks of a military formation More Definitions → |
foxglove | 1. any of several plants of the genus Digitalis More Definitions → |
frisk | 1. the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs More Definitions → |
fatigues | 1. military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor More Definitions → |
fascinate | More Definitions → |
foreshadowing | 1. the act of providing vague advance indications; representing beforehand More Definitions → |
frangipani | 1. any of various tropical American deciduous shrubs or trees of the genus Plumeria having milky sap and showy fragrant funnel-shaped variously colored flowers More Definitions → |
falsifying | 1. the act of determining that something is false More Definitions → |
familiarization | 1. the experience of becoming familiar with something More Definitions → |
fibroid | 1. benign tumor containing fibrous tissue (especially in the uterus) More Definitions → |
fiberboard | 1. wallboard composed of wood chips or shavings bonded together with resin and compressed into rigid sheets More Definitions → |
fugu | 1. a blowfish highly prized as a delicacy in Japan but highly dangerous because the skin and organs are poisonous More Definitions → |
fiver | 1. a United States bill worth 5 dollars More Definitions → |
flirtation | 1. playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest More Definitions → |
forethought | 1. planning or plotting in advance of acting 2. judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger More Definitions → |
firebrand | 1. a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning 2. someone who deliberately foments trouble More Definitions → |
floodlight | 1. light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography More Definitions → |
festering | 1. (medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus 2. a fluid product of inflammation More Definitions → |
fairyland | 1. something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality) 2. the enchanted realm of fairies More Definitions → |
fount | 1. a specific size and style of type within a type family 2. a plumbing fixture that provides a flow of water More Definitions → |
floriculture | 1. the cultivation of flowering plants More Definitions → |
fondant | 1. candy made of a thick creamy sugar paste More Definitions → |
fermenting | 1. a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol More Definitions → |
foramen | 1. a natural opening or perforation through a bone or a membranous structure More Definitions → |
feverfew | 1. bushy aromatic European perennial herb having clusters of buttonlike white-rayed flower heads; valued traditionally for medicinal uses; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum More Definitions → |
foreknowledge | 1. knowledge of an event before it occurs More Definitions → |
frankness | 1. the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech 2. the trait of being blunt and outspoken More Definitions → |
fundus | 1. (anatomy) the base of a hollow organ or that part of the organ farthest from its opening More Definitions → |
frogman | 1. someone who works underwater More Definitions → |
filtrate | 1. the product of filtration; a gas or liquid that has been passed through a filter More Definitions → |
flyaway | More Definitions → |
frizz | 1. the condition of being formed into small tight curls More Definitions → |
faubourg | 1. a New Orleans district lying outside the original city limits; used in combination with the names of various quarters of the city More Definitions → |
flexure | 1. the state of being flexed (as of a joint) 2. an angular or rounded shape made by folding More Definitions → |
fado | 1. a sad Portuguese folksong More Definitions → |
flamethrower | 1. a weapon that squirts ignited fuel for several yards More Definitions → |
firelight | 1. the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace) More Definitions → |
forecourt | 1. the outer or front court of a building or of a group of buildings More Definitions → |
finalisation | 1. the act of finalizing More Definitions → |
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fervour | 1. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up 2. feelings of great warmth and intensity More Definitions → |
figurehead | 1. a person used as a cover for some questionable activity 2. figure on the bow of some sailing vessels More Definitions → |
fieldstone | 1. stone that occurs naturally in fields; often used as building material More Definitions → |
fatalism | 1. a submissive mental attitude resulting from acceptance of the doctrine that everything that happens is predetermined and inevitable 2. a philosophical doctrine holding that all events are predetermined in advance for all time and human beings are powerless to change them More Definitions → |
fencer | 1. someone skilled at fencing More Definitions → |
footman | 1. a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores More Definitions → |
furore | 1. an interest followed with exaggerated zeal 2. a sudden outburst (as of protest) More Definitions → |
forbear | 1. a person from whom you are descended More Definitions → |
fugly | More Definitions → |
fineness | 1. the quality of being very good indeed 2. the property of being very narrow or thin More Definitions → |
falsetto | 1. a male singing voice with artificially high tones in an upper register More Definitions → |
foxhound | 1. medium-sized glossy-coated hounds developed for hunting foxes More Definitions → |
festschrift | 1. a collection of writings published in honor of a scholar More Definitions → |
festivity | 1. any joyous diversion More Definitions → |
footlocker | 1. a trunk for storing personal possessions; usually kept at the foot of a bed (as in a barracks) More Definitions → |
fawning | More Definitions → |
filbert | 1. small nut-bearing tree much grown in Europe 2. nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus More Definitions → |
fanbase | 1. All of the fans or devotees of something More Definitions → |
faller | 1. a person who fells trees 2. a person who falls More Definitions → |
fluorocarbon | 1. a halocarbon in which some hydrogen atoms have been replaced by fluorine; used in refrigerators and aerosols More Definitions → |
fettuccine | 1. pasta in flat strips wider than linguine More Definitions → |
fixative | 1. a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study 2. a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging More Definitions → |
flyway | 1. the geographic route along which birds customarily migrate More Definitions → |
frivolity | 1. the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible 2. something of little value or significance More Definitions → |
feathering | 1. turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls More Definitions → |
frugality | 1. prudence in avoiding waste More Definitions → |
fealty | 1. the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign) More Definitions → |
fluoroscopy | 1. examination of body structures using a fluoroscope More Definitions → |
flagella | 1. a whip used to inflict punishment 2. a lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa) More Definitions → |
flutist | 1. someone who plays the flute More Definitions → |
foghorn | 1. a loud low warning signal that can be heard by fogbound ships 2. a warning device consisting of a horn that generates a loud low tone More Definitions → |
fibula | 1. the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle More Definitions → |
fullerene | 1. a form of carbon having a large molecule consisting of an empty cage of sixty or more carbon atoms More Definitions → |
fortieth | 1. position 40 in a countable series of things More Definitions → |
figuration | 1. representing figuratively as by emblem or allegory 2. decorating with a design More Definitions → |
flavouring | 1. something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts More Definitions → |
fuze | 1. any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant More Definitions → |
flocculation | 1. the process of flocculating; forming woolly cloudlike aggregations More Definitions → |
foliation | 1. (botany) the process of forming leaves 2. (geology) the arrangement of leaflike layers in a rock More Definitions → |
featherbed | 1. a mattress stuffed with feathers More Definitions → |
folktale | 1. a tale circulated by word of mouth among the common folk More Definitions → |
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