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faaanishAlternative form of faanish.fabaceanOf or pertaining to the family Fabaceae.fabellaeplural of fabellafabellarRelating to the fabellafabiformShaped like a beanfabledomAll fables, collectively, and the worlds depicted in them.fableistAlternative form of fablist.fabliauxplural of fabliaufabrickyResembling or characteristic of fabric.fabulate(intransitive) To tell invented stories, often those that involve fantasy, such as fables.fabuliseAlternative form of fabulize.fabulism(literature) A literary form in which fantastical elements are placed into an everyday setting.fabulistA person who writes, tells, or extensively studies fables.fabulizeTo compose or relate fables or fictions; to give a false account of.fabulousOf or relating to fable, myth or legend.faburden(music) A kind of counterpoint with a drone bass.facadism(architecture) the practice of retaining only the facade of an old building when redeveloping a site.faceableCapable of being faced (in various senses).faceache(UK, informal, countable) A miserable-looking person.facebookA reference book or electronic directory containing the photographs and names of various individuals.facecareCare of the face; the use of cosmetics, etc. to make the face healthy or attractive.facedownAlternative form of face-down.facefuck(transitive, vulgar) To thrust one's penis into the mouth or throat; to irrumate.facehole(slang, sometimes derogatory) The mouth.facehoof(My Little Pony fandom slang) A facepalm.facekiniA balaclava-like swimwear face mask which completely covers the face except for holes for the eyes, nose, and mouth, worn as protection from sun and irritants.faceless(literally) Having no face.facelickA lick applied to a face.faceliftPlastic surgery to the face to remove wrinkles, fat or various signs of aging.facelikeResembling a face.facelock(wrestling) A type of headlock in which the opponent's head is clamped around the face.facemail(computing, technology) Face-to-face communication, as opposed to other non-personal forms of communication.facemaskA covering used to protect or disguise the face.faceoffsplural of faceofffacepalmTo bring one’s face down to one’s cupped hand or hands.faceswapAlternative form of face swap.facetely(obsolete) Wittily, pleasantly.facetiae(rare) Witty or amusing writings or remarks.facetimeAlternative form of face time.facetingpresent participle and gerund of facetfacettedHaving facets.facewardToward the face.facewashA lotion or soap to be applied to the face.facewearProducts or items applied to or worn on the face for cosmetic, grooming, protective, or appearance-enhancing purposes.facewipeA moist towelette for cleaning the face.facewiseBy means of or in terms of the face.faceworkThe material of the outside or front side, as of a wall or building.faciallyUsing or involving the face.facilelyIn a facile manner.facilityA building or campus specially designed for a specific purpose, such as incarceration, military use, or scientific experimentation.facilize(transitive, obsolete, rare) To make something easy; to facilitate.faclemptAlternative spelling of verklempt.facocktaAlternative spelling of verkakte.factbookA book of facts.factette(informal) A small snippet of true information. A minor fact.factfileA document made up of facts on a particular topic.facthoodThe quality of being factual; factuality.facticalfactic; factualfactionsplural of factionfactiousOf, pertaining to, or caused by factions.factlessLacking facts; inaccurate or fictional.factnessThe quality of being based on facts.factoidsplural of factoidfactored(mathematics, logic) Expressed in terms of factors (values that are multiplied together to form a whole)factotumA person employed to do all sorts of duties.factress(rare) A female factor.facturesplural of facturefaculousOf or relating to a facula.faddiestsuperlative form of faddy: most faddyfaddismsplural of faddismfaddistsplural of faddistfadeableAlternative spelling of fadable.fadeawayAn instance of fading away, of diminishing in proximity or intensity.fadelessNot fading; eternalfadeoutsplural of fadeoutfadesome(chiefly dialectal) Characterised or marked by fading; apt to fadefadinglyIn a fading manner; becoming lighter or paler.fadoodle(obsolete) nonsensefaecallyAlternative spelling of fecally.faerydomAlternative form of fairydom.fagazine(slang, vulgar, derogatory, offensive) A magazine which focuses on gay issues and interests.faggotedsimple past and past participle of faggotfaggoterAlternative form of fagoter.faggotly(derogatory, nonstandard) Homosexually.faggotry(slang, derogatory, vulgar, offensive) The stereotypical behaviors of a faggot (male homosexual) or homosexuality in general.faggottyAlternative form of faggoty.fagomine(organic chemistry) The iminosugar 1,5-imino-1,2,5-trideoxy-D-arabino-hexitol present in buckwheat and elsewhere in the form of a glycosidefagositeMisspelling of phagocyte.faheyite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-trapezohedral mineral containing beryllium, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, and phosphorus.fahlband(geology) A stratum in crystalline rock that contains metallic sulfides.fahleite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic mineral containing arsenic, calcium, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and zinc.faiencesplural of faiencefailableCapable of failing or becoming exhausted.failance(obsolete) fault; failure; omissionfailback(computing) The restoration of a system in a state of failover back to its original state (before the failure occurred).failgirlSynonym of girlfailure.failingsplural of failingfailover(computing) An automatic switch to a secondary system on failure of the primary system, such as a means for ensuring high availability of some critical resource (such as a computer system), involving a parallel backup system which is kept running at all times, so that, upon detected failure of the primary system, processing can be automatically shifted over to the backup.failsafeAlternative form of fail-safe.failsoft(computing, dated) Supporting graceful degradation, so that a partial failure does not bring down the entire system.failuresplural of failurefaineantAn irresponsible or lazy person.fainites(UK) A call for truce used in children's games.fainness(obsolete) The property of being fain; joy; gladness.faintestsuperlative form of faint: most faintfaintfulDisplaying weakness, frailty, or faintness; fainting; dejectedfaintingpresent participle and gerund of faintfaintishSomewhat faint.fairbank(gambling, slang, transitive) For the bank or dealer to assist (the player) by cheating in his/her favour, to encourage further play and facilitate a later swindle.fairgoerA person who is attending a fair.fairhood(obsolete) fairness; beautyfairlead(nautical) A device to guide a line, rope or cable around an object or out of the way, or to stop it from moving laterally.fairlikeResembling or characteristic of a fair (entertainment and trading event).fairling(archaic) A fairing; a present brought from a fair.fairmaidA mermaid from a blackwater creek or river.fairnessThe property of being fair or equitable.fairplayAlternative form of fair play.fairsomeCharacterised by fairness or beauty; characteristically fair; attractivefairtimeThe period of time during which a fair takes place.fairwaysplural of fairwayfairydomThe realm or sphere of fairies.fairyflyA tiny wasp of the family Mymaridae.fairyismBelief in fairies as supernatural beings.faithfulLoyal; adhering firmly to person or cause.faithingworship, practising faithfaithismComfa (folk religion)fakeableCapable of being faked.fakeaway(UK, Australia, informal) A homemade meal intended to replicate takeaway food ordered from a restaurant.fakebookAlternative form of fake book.fakegasm(rare) A feigned instance of excitement.fakehood(rare) The condition or state of being fake.fakeloreManufactured folklore presented as if it were genuinely traditional.fakemail(Internet) Email whose sender or other information has been faked.fakement(archaic) A forgery; something faked.fakenessThe condition of being fake.fakeshipA disingenuous, fraudulent, or artificial relationship.fakesterA person who seeks to deceive others.fakiness(colloquial) fakenessfakirism(neologism) The practices of fakirs.faklemptAlternative form of verklempt.falanakaArchaic form of falanouc.falanoucA rare mongoose-like euplerid mammal of the species Eupleres goudotii, of Madagascar.falbalasplural of falbalafalcatedSynonym of falcate.falcatid(paleontology) A member of the Falcatidae family.falchion(also attributively) A somewhat curved, single-edged medieval sword of European origin, with the cutting edge on its convex side, whose design is reminiscent of the Persian scimitar and the Chinese dao.falconerA person who breeds or trains hawks or other birds of prey.falconetA small or young falcon.falconid(zoology) Any member of the Falconidae; a falcon or caracara.falconryThe sport of hunting by using trained birds of prey, especially falcons and hawks.falcularsickle-shapedfalderalAlternative spelling of folderol.falderolAlternative form of folderol.faldettaA headdress and shawl worn by women in parts of the Mediterranean.falernumA sweet spiced syrup used in Caribbean and tropical drinks.fallaway(basketball) Of a shot, taken while moving away from the basket.fallaxin(biochemistry) An antibacterial peptide isolated from Leptodactylus fallaxfallbackAn act of falling back.falldownA falling down; a decrease or collapse.fallency(obsolete, rare) An exception (to a rule).fallfishA small silvery freshwater fish (Semotilus corporalis) found in North America.fallibleCapable of making mistakes or being wrong.falliblyIn a fallible mannerfallingsplural of fallingfalloutsplural of falloutfallowedsimple past and past participle of fallowfallowerA person or machine that fallows, a reaper or plowman.fallrateThe rate (velocity) of fall.falltimeThe period or season of fall or autumn.fallwearClothing to be worn in the fall season.falsedomThe sphere or realm of falseness.falseful(obsolete) False.falsetto(music, countable) A person who sings in falsetto.falshoodObsolete spelling of falsehood.faltboatA kind of collapsible canoe.falteredsimple past and past participle of falterfaltererOne who falters.famacideA slanderer or person who destroys another's reputationfameless(chiefly obsolete) Without fame.famelickObsolete spelling of famelic.famesque(rare) famous for being famous.familect(linguistics) The language variant used by a family when speaking among themselves.familialOf or pertaining to a human family.familiarKnown to one, or generally known; commonplace.familiedThat has, or is part of, a family.familiesplural of familyfamilism(religion, now historical) The beliefs or practice of the Family of Love religious sect, active in sixteenth century England.familist(religion, historical) A member of the Family of Love religious group in 16th-century England.famishedsimple past and past participle of famishfamishesthird-person singular simple present indicative of famishfamisignSynonym of legisign.famosity(obsolete) The state or quality of being famous.famotineAn antiviral isoquinoline drug.famoused(obsolete) famed; renownedfamouslyIn a celebrated manner.famulary(formal) Of or relating to servants.fanalokaA Malagasy carnivoran (euplerid) of species (Fossa fossana), also known as a Malagasy civet.fanatickObsolete spelling of fanatic.fanaticsplural of fanaticfanatism(archaic) excessive intolerance of opposing viewsfanbasesplural of fanbasefanbeltsplural of fanbeltfancastsplural of fancastfanchant(South Korean idol fandom) A phrase that is chanted by fans in the audience in sync to live performances.fancible(obsolete) fancy itemsfanciersplural of fancierfanciestsuperlative form of fancy: most fancyfancifulImaginative or fantastic; ignoring reality.fancomic(fandom slang) An unofficial comic based on an existing media property, created by fans and typically without the copyright owner's permission.fancruft(Wikimedia jargon, derogatory) Trivial or excessively detailed information on a work of fiction added by fans to a general-interest wiki.fancyingpresent participle and gerund of fancyfandangoA gathering for dancing; a ball.fanegada(historical) Synonym of fanega (“traditional Spanish unit of volume, mass, or land area”).fanfaredsimple past and past participle of fanfarefanfaresplural of fanfarefanfaron(obsolete) A boaster; a braggart.fanficcy(informal) Pertaining to or characteristic of fan fiction.fanfickyAlternative form of fanficcy.fangaroo(informal) An extinct fanged kangaroo, Balbaroo fangaroo.fanglessWithout fangs.fanglikeResembling a fang.fangsomeHaving sharp and menacing teeth.fanlightAn electric fan, usually a ceiling fan, that is also a light fixture.fanmakerA manufacturer of fans.fanpetalAny of various flowering plants of the genus Sida in the mallow family.fansitesplural of fansitefanskateAny of various fish of the genus Sympterygia.fanspeak(informal) The jargon used by science fiction fans.fanstuff(informal) material created by fans or enthusiasts, such as fanart and fan fictionfantailsplural of fantailfantasiaA traditional festival of the inhabitants of the Maghreb (in northwest Africa) featuring exhibitions of horsemanship.fantasieObsolete spelling of fantasy.fantigue(dialectal) A state of worry or excitement.fantiqueAlternative form of fantigue.fantroll(fandom slang) An internet troll who is part of a fandom.fanzinerOne who publishes or contributes to a fanzine.fanzinesplural of fanzinefappable(Internet slang) Possible to masturbate to; sexually attractive.faqirismAlternative form of fakirism.faradaic(physics) Of or pertaining to electricity, especially to electrical inductionfaradaysplural of faradayfaradiseAlternative form of faradize.faradism(medicine, now historical) Treatment with faradic electricity; faradization.faradize(medicine, transitive) To subject to faradization.farantly(obsolete, dialect, Northern England) Good-looking; respectable.farariya(historical) An army commander in the Mali empire.farasola(obsolete) A unit of weight formerly used in trade in the Indian seas, varying from about 20 to 30 pounds.farasulaAn African unit of weight, equivalent to about 17 kilograms.farcetta(literature, dated) A short or brief farce.farceuseA female farceurfarcicalResembling a farce; ludicrous; absurd.farctate(botany, obsolete) Stuffed; filled solid.farecardA card that is paid for in advance and can be used as fare on mass transit: this is printed on or magnetized.faregateA barrier limiting access to a public transport network to those who have paid a fare.farewellA wish of happiness or safety at parting, especially a permanent departure.farfallepasta in the shape of butterflies or bow tiesfarfetchLong distancefarforthTo a great extent; far.fargoingHaving significant implications or repercussions.farinataA flat baked pancake, somewhat similar to a pizza, made from chickpea flour and olive oil.farinoseYielding or related to farinafarkaktaAlternative spelling of verkakte.farkakteAlternative spelling of verkakte.farmable(of land) Suitable for farming.farmcore(aesthetic) An aesthetic and fashion movement inspired by rural farm living.farmerlyBefitting a farmer.farmette(US, informal) A small farm.farmgateDescribing the price of goods if they were purchased directly from a farm, without markup added by retailers; or this point in time, with regard to processes taking place earlier (such as fertilization) or later (such as packing and freezing).farmgirlA girl or young woman who works on a farm, especially one who is growing up there as a child of the farmer.farmhandSynonym of farmworker.farmingsplural of farmingfarmlandLand that is suitable for farming and agricultural production.farmlessWithout a farm or farms.farmlikeResembling or characteristic of a farm.farmshopAlternative form of farm shop.farmstayA working farm that also offers accommodation to paying guests.farmtownA farmhouse, farmyard and associated buildingsfarmwearClothing designed to be worn while doing farm work.farmwidethroughout a farmfarmwifeA farmer's wife.farmworkThe agricultural work done on a farm.farmyard(agriculture) The area of a farm, excluding the fields, usually surrounded by or adjacent to farm buildings.farnesal(organic chemistry) The sesquiterpenoid aldehyde (2E,6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trienal (or a geometric isomer)farnesol(organic chemistry) A sesquiterpene alcohol that is present in many essential oils and is involved in the biosynthesis of cholesterolfarnesyl(biochemistry) The univalent radical derived from farnesol.farobank(card games) Synonym of faro.farolitoSmall paper lantern, especially in northern New Mexico, United States.faroucheSullen or recalcitrant.farrerol(organic chemistry) A phenolic chromenone based on (2S)-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-6,8-dimethyl-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-onefarriersplural of farrierfarriery(uncountable) The work done by a farrier.farrowedsimple past and past participle of farrowfarrowerA crate designed to hold a farrowing pigfarsalah(historical) An old unit of weight used in trading, equal to 35 pounds.farsightThe faculty of looking far ahead; farsightedness; prescience.farspeak(science fiction, fantasy) To engage in long-distance communication by magic or telepathy.farspokesimple past of farspeakfartarseAlternative spelling of fart-arse.fartette(colloquial, vulgar) (usually as "old fartette") An elderly woman; especially one who is not aware of the latest trends.fartface(vulgar, childish) An unappealing, annoying or contemptible person.farthead(slang, vulgar, derogatory) an imbecilefarthestAlternative form of furthest. (See also usage notes at further.)farthing(figurative) A very small quantity or value; the least possible amount.farthole(slang, vulgar, derogatory) The anus.fartlessWithout farts.fartlikeResembling or characteristic of a fart; farty, flatulent.fartsomeCharacterised or marked by farting; like a fart (all senses)faschism(non-native speakers' English) Misspelling of fascism.faschist(non-native speakers' English) Misspelling of fascist.fasciate(transitive) To bind.fascicleA bundle or cluster.fascinum(historical, occult) An ivory phallus used in certain ancient erotic rites.fasciola(anatomy) A band of grey matter bordering the fimbria in the brain; the dentate convolution.fasciole(zoology) A band of minute tubercles, bearing modified spines, found on the shells of spatangoid sea urchins.fascismsplural of fascismfascistsplural of fascistfascisty(informal) Related to or resembling fascism; fascist.fascitisAlternative form of fasciitis.fashionsplural of fashionfashiony(informal) Characteristic of the fashion industry.fashwaveVaporwave music and art with fascist themes.fasiplon(pharmacology) A nonbenzodiazepine anxiolytic drug of the imidazopyrimidine family.fasoladaA Greek, Mediterranean, and Cypriot soup of beans, olive oil, and vegetables.fassaite(geology) A variety of augitefastbackA motor car having a continuous slope from the roof to the rear.fastballA high-speed pitch of a baseball.fastcoreSynonym of thrashcore.fastenedsimple past and past participle of fastenfastenerSomething or someone that fastens.fastfoodAlternative form of fast food.fastgang(obsolete) A fasting.fastingeObsolete form of fasting.fastness(uncountable) The quality or state of being fast (in various senses).fastuous(obsolete) proud; haughty; disdainfulfatalism(metaphysics, philosophy) The doctrine that all events are subject to fate or inevitable necessity, or determined in advance in such a way that human beings cannot alter them.fatalistOne who maintains that all things happen by inevitable necessity; a person who believes in fatalism.fatalityThe state proceeding from destiny; invincible necessity, superior to, and independent of, free and rational control. [from 17th c.]fatalize(transitive) To make fatal or deadly.fatassed(slang, vulgar) fat, obese, having a fat rearfatbeard(US, slang, derogatory) A stereotypical overweight and bearded white male.fatelessDevoid of fate.fatelikeResembling or characteristic of fate.fatesome(rare) Characterised or marked by fate; fatefulfatheredsimple past and past participle of fatherfatherlyCharacteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood.fathomedsimple past and past participle of fathomfathomerOne who fathoms.fathomly(rare, nonstandard) Very deep; abyssal.fatigate(obsolete) To weary; to tire; to fatigue.fatiguesplural of fatiguefatlingsplural of fatlingfatlogicAlternative form of fat logic.fatmisia(rare) Hatred of, or prejudice against, fat people.fatphileA person who loves fat people.fatphobeA person who worries excessively about the fat content of their food.fatshion(informal) Clothing fashions designed for overweight people.fatstockFattened livestock.fattenedsimple past and past participle of fatten; fattedfattenerOne who, or that which, fattens.fattiestsuperlative form of fatty: most fattyfattouchA traditional Lebanese, Syrian, or Levantine fresh salad with crispy bread (typically, dried, toasted, grilled, or fried pita), usually with mint, parsley, and olive oil.fattoushA salad, from the Levant, made from toasted pitta bread with cucumber, tomato, mint etc.fattrels(Scotland, archaic) The ends of ribbons.faubourgAn outlying part of a city or town, beyond the walls; a suburb, especially of Paris, New Orleans, Montreal, or Quebec City.fauchard(historical) An early European weapon consisting of a curved blade on a long pole.fauchionObsolete form of falchion.faucitisinflammation of the faucesfaujdari(India) The district administered by a faujdar.faulchinObsolete form of falchion.faulknerObsolete form of falconer.faultfulWith faults or sins; not perfect; flawed.faultiercomparative form of faulty: more faultyfaultilyIn a faulty mannerfaultingpresent participle and gerund of faultfaunallyWith regard to the fauna of a region.faunatedHaving (a relatively large amount of) intestinal fauna.faunlikeResembling or characteristic of a faun.faustite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal apple green mineral containing aluminum, copper, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and zinc.fautress(obsolete) A patroness.fauvette(archaic) Any of a number of small songbird, such as nightingales or warblers.fauxcest(BDSM, pornography) A type of sexual roleplay where participants who are not actually related engage in fictional incestuous scenarios.fauxgasm(slang) A simulated orgasm.fauxhawkAn imitation of the Mohawk hairstyle in which a central tuft is created using gel without having to shave the sides of the head.fauxtinaArtificial patina applied to a wristwatch etc. for cosmetic purposes.faveolarRelating to a faveolusfaveolusA small pit or cavity, resembling a cell of a honeycombfaviformShaped like a honeycomb.favonianPertaining to the west wind.favorersplural of favorerfavoringpresent participle and gerund of favorfavoriseAlternative form of favorize.favoriteUS standard spelling of favourite.favorizeTo favor especially or unduly.favorousfavourable, favorable.favoselyIn a favose manner.favosite(paleontology) Belonging to the extinct genus of coral Favosites.favouredTreated or regarded with partiality.favourerAlternative form of favorer.fawaffleFalafel that has been pressed in a waffle iron into the form of a waffle.fawnlikeResembling or characteristic of a fawn.fawnlilyAlternative form of fawn lily.fawnlingA small, young, or baby fawn.fawnskinThe skin of a fawnfayalite(mineralogy) Yellow, olive green, brown or black mineral with orthorhombic crystals of the olivine group, Fe₂SiO₄.faygelahAlternative spelling of feygele.faygelehAlternative form of feygele.fazzolet(poetic, rare) A handkerchief.feaberry(UK, dialect, archaic) A gooseberry.feaellid(zoology) Any member of the Feaellidae.fealtiesplural of fealtyfearableCapable or worthy of being feared.fearfestSynonym of scarefest.fearfullObsolete spelling of fearful.fearlikeResembling or characteristic of fear.fearsomefrightening, especially in appearance.feasableMisspelling of feasible.feasance(law) the performing of an act, especially out of one's duty.feasibleAble to be done in practice.feasiblyIn a feasible mannerfeastdayUncommon spelling of feast day.feastfulFestive; joyful; sumptuous; luxurious.feastingpresent participle and gerund of feastfeateous(obsolete) dexterous; neatfeathern(nonstandard or dialectal) plural of featherfeathersplural of featherfeatheryResembling feathers.featlesswithout a featfeatness(archaic) Skill; adroitness.featuousAlternative form of featous.featuralOf or pertaining to features.featureddisplayed with special treatmentfeaturesthird-person singular simple present indicative of featurefeazings(nautical) The unlaid or ragged end of a rope.febantelA certain anthelmintic drug.feblesse(obsolete) feebleness; weakness; frailtyfebrificFeverish, inflamed.februate(transitive) To purify; to rejuvenate; to renew.febuprolA choleretic drug.fecalithAlternative form of fecolith.fecalityThe quality of being fecal.fecaloidResembling excrement or faeces.fecaloma(medicine) A hard accretion of feces in the rectum.fechfechAlternative spelling of fesh-fesh.fecklessLacking purpose.fecolithA calcified fecal deposit.feculentDirty with faeces or other impuritiesfecundlyIn a fecund manner.fedayeenplural of fedayeefedeliniA very thin form of spaghetti.federacyA form of government where one or several substate units enjoy considerably more independence than the majority.federale(informal, US, slang) Alternative letter-case form of Federale: A member of the Mexican Federal Police.federalsplural of federalfederary(obsolete) A confederate or an accomplice.federast(derogatory) A federalist, especially in the EU.federateFederated, united in an alliance or federation.fedoraedWearing a fedora.fedorite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing aluminum, calcium, fluorine, hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, silicon, and sodium.feebless(obsolete) Feebleness; weakness, infirmity.feeblestsuperlative form of feeble: most feeblefeeblingpresent participle and gerund of feeblefeeblishSomewhat feeble.feedableCapable of being fed (given food).feedbackCritical assessment of a process or activity or of their results.feedbagsplural of feedbagfeedbunkAlternative form of feed bunk.feedfest(informal) A session of voracious eating or feeding.feedhole(engineering) A hole through or into which something is fed.feedhornA horn antenna used to convey electromagnetic waves between the transceiver and the reflector.feedingsplural of feedingfeedline(radio) Physical cabling that carries the radio signal to and from the aerial.feedlotsplural of feedlotfeedmillAlternative form of feed mill.feedpipeA pipe that feeds material into or through a system.feedroom(agriculture, hobby horsefarms) A room within a barn where feed is kept, blended, and readied for distribution to the livestock.feedsack(animal husbandry) A sack (bag) for feed, usually of cotton or polymer cloth or of heavy paper.feedyard(agriculture) A yard where cattle are given food.feedzone(engineering) Alternative form of feed zone.feelableCapable of being felt.feelgoodAlternative form of feel-good.feelingsplural of feelingfeelnessThe state, condition, or quality of feeling; perception; sensitivityfeelsomeCharacterised or marked by feeling; pleasurable to the touch; nice to feelfeepayerOne who pays a fee.feetlongMeasuring many feet in length.feetsies(childish) feetfeetwearSynonym of footwear.feignfulFalse; feigned.feigningpresent participle and gerund of feignfeijoadaA stew of beans with beef and pork, considered the national dish of Brazil.feintingpresent participle and gerund of feintfeistiercomparative form of feisty: more feistyfeistilyIn a feisty mannerfeitoria(historical) A Portuguese trading post, usually fortified and built in coastal areas along the West and East African coasts, Indian Ocean and Brazil, from 1445 onward.felafelsplural of felafelfelbinac(pharmacology) biphenylylacetic acid, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug of the arylacetic acid class, used to treat muscle inflammation and arthritisfelchingpresent participle and gerund of felchfeldgrau(uncountable) The greenish-grey colour of German military uniforms.feldsherAlternative form of feldscher.feldspar(mineralogy) Any of a large group of rock-forming aluminosilicate minerals containing potassium, sodium, or calcium that, together, make up about 60% of the Earth's outer crust.felicideThe killing of a cat.felicity(uncountable) The condition of being happy.feliformAny carnivore of the suborder Feliformia, which are regarded as cat-like.felinelyIn a feline manner.felinity(uncountable) The state of being feline.felinize(transitive) To make cat-like, or turn into a cat.felinoid(science fiction) A member of a cat-like alien race.fellableAble, or fit, to be felled.fellagha(historical) A guerrilla soldier fighting for independence in Algeria or Tunisia under French rule.fellahinplural of fellahfellateeOne who is fellated.fellatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of fellatefellatioPerformance of oral sex upon the penis.fellatorOne who performs fellatio.fellfareObsolete form of fieldfare.fellinicOnly used in fellinic acidfellnessThe state or quality of being fell; awfulness, horror, cruelty.fellowesplural of fellowefellowlyFellowlike; companionable, sociable or sympathetic.fellsideThe side of a fell (upland country)fellsmanA man who inhabits or walks on the fells (wild fields or upland moors).fellwortAlternative form of felwort.feloness(rare) A female felon.feloniesplural of felonyfelonizeTo classify a crime as a felony.felonous(obsolete) Evil, wicked.felsiticRelating to, or containing, felsite.felsparsplural of felsparfelstone(mineralogy, archaic) Felsite.feltlikeResembling felt (the fabric).feltnessThe quality of being felt.feltwork(medicine) A fibrous networkfeltwortmullein (Verbascum gen. et spp.)feluccasplural of feluccafelwortsplural of felwortfemalelyIn a female manner.femalishSomewhat female or feminine.femalismA form of African feminism.femalist(rare) Someone who courts or pursues the female sex; a womanizer.femalizeTo render, or to describe as, female or feminine.fembitch(slang, vulgar, derogatory) An intolerant feminist, often used by anti-feminists to refer to a feminist in general.femenineMisspelling of feminine.femerallAlternative form of femerell.femerell(historical) The lantern, louvre, or covering placed in the ridge of a hall roof for the purpose of ventilation or letting out the smoke of the fire kindled on a central hearth.femetaryObsolete form of fumitory.femicideThe killing of a woman or girl, originally (figurative) with reference to loss of virtue but now usually (law) specifically because of their sex or gender and especially such a killing by a man motivated by misogyny.feminacy(archaic) effeminacyfeminate(obsolete) Feminine; (also) effeminate, womanish.feminazi(derogatory, potentially offensive) Relating to a radical or militant feminist who is intolerant of opposing views, or a female chauvinist.feminerd(slang) A feminist nerd, especially a woman.feminineOf or pertaining to the female gender.feminiseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of feminize.feminismA social theory or political movement which argues that legal and social restrictions on women must be removed in order to bring about equality of the sexes in all aspects of public and private life.feministRelating to or in accordance with feminism.feminity(archaic) Synonym of femininity.feminize(transitive) To make (more) feminine.feminoidApparently, but not actually, female.femmefanAlternative form of femme fan.femmefenplural of femmefanfemslash(fandom slang) Slash fiction that focuses on romantic and/or sexual relationships between female characters.femspeak(derogatory) The characteristic jargon of feminists and feminist discourse.femtobel(metrology) An SI unit of relative power equal to 10⁻¹⁵ bels. Symbol: ffemulletA mullet adorning a woman.fenamate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of fenamic acidfenamoleA muscle relaxant.fenberry(dated) The cranberry.fenbufenA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used primarily to treat inflammation in osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and tendinitis.fencefulAs many as make up or line a fence.fenceletA little fence (barrier).fencerowThe land adjacent to a fence; the entire right of way of the fence, including the fence itself and any bushes and trees that grow next to it.fenchene(organic chemistry) The bicyclic hydrocarbon 7,7-dimethyl-3-methylidenebicyclo[2.2.1]heptanefenchone(organic chemistry) A monoterpenoid ketone present in the essential oil of fennelfencibleCapable of being defendedfenderedHaving a specified kind or number of fenders.fendosal(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.fenestra(anatomy) An opening in a body, sometimes with a membrane.fenfuramA particular fungicide.fengshuiAlternative form of feng shui.fengycinAn antifungal lipopeptide complex produced by a strain of Bacillus subtilis.fenimideAn antipsychotic drug.fenitise(geology) To metamorphose into a fenitefenitizeAlternative form of fenitise.fenochiaObsolete spelling of finocchio.fenochioObsolete spelling of finocchio.fenoprop2-(2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy)propionic acid, a herbicide formerly used to control woody plants and broadleaf weeds.fensible(obsolete) Defensible, well-fortified.fentanilAlternative spelling of fentanyl; which is the international non-proprietary name.fentanyl(pharmacology) A synthetic opioid narcotic analgesic, C₂₂H₂₈N₂O, with pharmacological action similar to morphine that is administered transdermally as a skin patch and in the form of its citrate, C₂₂H₂₈N₂O·C₆H₈O₇, is administered orally or parenterally (as by intravenous or epidural injection); N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)piperidin-4-yl]propanamide.fenthionAn organothiophosphate insecticide, avicide, and acaricide.feodarieObsolete form of feodary.feoffersplural of feofferfeoffingpresent participle and gerund of feoffferacity(obsolete) The state of being feracious, or fruitful.feraliseAlternative form of feralize.feralityThe quality of being feral.feralize(transitive) To make feral.fercoctaAlternative spelling of verkakte.feretoryA receptacle that houses relics of saints.feretrum(historical) A kind of medieval reliquary or shrine containing the sacred effigies and relics of a saint.ferkaktaAlternative spelling of verkakte.ferkakteAlternative spelling of verkakte.fermentsplural of fermentfermentyAlternative form of frumenty.fermionsplural of fermionfermitin(biochemistry) Any of a family of proteins that are required for integrin-mediated cellular adhesionfernally(India) Alternative form of fern ally.fernbirdMegalurus punctatus, an insectivorous bird native to New Zealand.fernbushAlternative form of fern bush.fernlandAn area of land where ferns grow.fernlessLacking ferns.fernlikeResembling a fern.fernrootPteridium esculentum, a plant of New Zealand.fernseedThe spores of ferns, once believed to have magical properties when properly gathered.fernshawA thicket of ferns.fernwrenA bird of the species Oreoscopus gutturalis, native to Queensland, Australia.ferocityThe condition of being ferocious.feromoneAlternative spelling of pheromone.ferralic(soil science, of a soil) Containing iron and alumferratedCombined or mixed with ferrate or other iron compoundferratesplural of ferrateferratinObsolete spelling of ferritin.ferreledAlternative form of ferruled.ferreousContaining or resembling iron.ferretedsimple past and past participle of ferretferreterA person who hunts with ferrets.ferrettocopper sulphide, used to colour glass.ferriage(uncountable) Transportation by ferry.ferrinhoA type of percussion instrument originating Cape Verde.ferrinol(medicine) A therapeutic preparation of iron and nuclein (a phosphorized protein) historically used in the treatment of anemia.ferritesplural of ferriteferriticOf or relating to a ferrite.ferritin(biochemistry) Any of a family of iron-carrying globular protein complexes consisting of 24 protein subunits; the key protein of intracellular iron storage.ferrogelA hydrogel, containing magnetite particles, that has unique magnetoelastic propertiesferroics(physics) The study of ferromagnetism, ferroelectricity, ferroelasticity and ferrotoroidicityferromicRelating to ferromes or to ferromicsferrosol(soil science) A ferritic soil.ferruledHaving a ferrule.ferrulerA person employed to make or fit ferrules.ferrulesplural of ferrule.ferryageAlternative form of ferriage.ferryingpresent participle and gerund of ferryferrymanA man who operates a ferry.ferrymenplural of ferrymanfersmite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing calcium, cerium, fluorine, hydrogen, niobium, oxygen, sodium, tantalum, thorium, titanium, and yttrium.fertilin(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins that mediate the binding of sperm to oocytesferulary(obsolete, rare) Characteristic of a schoolmaster, schoolmasterish.ferulate(organic chemistry) A salt or ester of ferulic acidferulingpresent participle and gerund of feruleferuloyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical formally derived from ferulic acidferuvite(mineralogy) A trigonal-ditrigonal pyramidal mineral containing aluminum, boron, calcium, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, oxygen, silicon, sodium, and titanium.fervenceObsolete form of fervency.fervencyThe state of being fervent.fervidlyIn a fervid manner.fervoursplural of fervourfeshfeshAlternative spelling of fesh-fesh.fesolateMisspelling of fersolate.fesselin(biochemistry) A protein, present in smooth muscle, that stimulates actinfesswise(heraldry) In the manner of a fess; as a broad horizontal stripe.festallyin a festal or festive mannerfestbierA kind of beer, a helles lager.festeredsimple past and past participle of festerfestgoerA person attending a fest or festival.festivalPertaining to a feast or feast day; festive. (Now only as the noun used attributively.)festoonsplural of festoonfestoonyPertaining to, consisting of, or resembling festoons.fetation(archaic) The formation of a fetus in the womb; pregnancy.fetchingAttractive; pleasant to regard.feteritaA kind of sorghum.fetialis(Ancient Rome, politics, religion, historical) A fetial.fetichesplural of fetichfeticide(dysphemistic) The killing of a fetus or embryo; an induced abortion.feticismObsolete form of fetishism.fetidityThe quality of being fetid.fetisher(rare) A fetishist (one with a sexual fetish).fetishesplural of fetishfetishicOf or relating to a fetish.fetlocksplural of fetlockfetocideAlternative form of feticide.fetologyThe scientific study of fetuses.fetotomy(veterinary medicine) The dissection of a dead unborn calf as an alternative to Caesarean section.fetteredsimple past and past participle of fetterfettererOne who fetters.fetticus(US) corn salad or mâche, Valerianella locusta, a plant whose leaves are used in salads.fettlingpresent participle and gerund of fettlefettucceA wide form of fettuccine pasta.fetucideAlternative spelling of feticide.feudallyIn a feudal manner.feudistsplural of feudistfeudlikeResembling or characteristic of a feud.feuterer(obsolete) A keeper of dogs, especially of greyhounds.feverfewA European aromatic perennial herb, Tanacetum parthenium (or Chrysanthemum parthenium or Pyrethrum parthenium), having daisy-like flowers; valued as a traditional medicine, especially for headaches.feverishHaving a fever, an elevated body temperature.feverousaffected with a fever.fewtererAlternative spelling of feuterer.fewtrils(UK, dialect, obsolete) Little or unimportant things; trifles.feygelehAlternative spelling of feygele.fianceesplural of fianceefiascoesplural of fiascofibering(mathematics) A fiber ringfiberiseNon-Oxford British English spelling of fiberize.fiberizeTo break (up) into fibers, shred to fine threads.fiberousMisspelling of fibrous.fibranneA rayon fabric having some qualities of linen.fibratesplural of fibratefibratusa cloud species which consists of fine hair-like strands, clearly separate, and with thin, straight terminations; associated with cirrus and cirrostratus formations.fibreise(rare) Non-Oxford British English form of fiberize.fibreize(rare) Alternative form of fiberize.fibrilla(archaic) Synonym of fibril (“a fine fibre or filament”).fibrisolA kind of organosol consisting predominantly of relatively undecomposed organic material with clearly visible plant fragments.fibritin(biochemistry) A structural protein in some viruses that attaches tail fibres to its baseplatefibrofog(informal) Cognitive dysfunction associated with fibromyalgia.fibroidsplural of fibroidfibromasplural of fibromafibrosis(medicine) The formation of (excess) fibrous connective tissue in an organ.fibroticOf, pertaining to, or exhibiting fibrosis.fibulare(anatomy) The bone or cartilage of the tarsus, which articulates with the fibula and corresponds to the calcaneum in humans and most mammals.fibulateRelating to the fibula; fibular.ficathon(fandom slang) A challenge in which participants are asked to write fan fiction, generally of a specific type or to fill individual requests.ficklety(humorous) ficklenessficklingpresent participle and gerund of ficklefictionsplural of fictionfictiony(informal, rare) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of fiction.fictious(obsolete) Fictitious.fidayeenplural of fidayeefidchellAn ancient Celtic board game somewhat resembling chess.fiddlersplural of fiddlerfiddleryFiddling about; tweaking or manipulation.fiddlingpresent participle and gerund of fiddlefiddlist(dated) A fiddler.fideistsplural of fideistfidelityFaithfulness to one's moral or civic duties.fidgetedpast participle of fidgetfidgeterOne who fidgets, especially habitually.fidgetin(biochemistry) A protein that severs microtubules to aid recovery of damaged axonsfidgettyArchaic form of fidgety.fiducialAccepted as a fixed basis of reference.fiefdomsplural of fiefdomfiefhold(uncommon) A fief (that is held).fieldersplural of fielderfieldfulA quantity that fills a field.fieldgunAlternative form of field gun.fieldingpresent participle and gerund of fieldfieldishOf, belonging to, or characteristic of the field; belonging to the country; rural.fieldman(now rare) An agricultural labourer.fieldmapAlternative form of field map.fieldpeaAlternative form of field pea.fienddomAlternative form of fiendom.fiendessA female fiend.fiendfulFull of fiendish arts or spirit.fiending(informal) An intense craving, especially for a drug.fiendishSinister; evil; like a fiend.fiendismFiendish behaviour.fiendkinA little fiend; an imp.fientive(grammar, Semitic linguistics) designating a durative and dynamic action performed by the subjectfiercelyIn a fierce manner.fiercestsuperlative form of fierce: most fierce.fiercityThe quality of being fierce.fieriestsuperlative form of fiery: most fieryfifteensplural of fifteenfiftiethThe ordinal form of the number fifty.fiftyishApproximately fifty, particularly around fifty years old.fiftyoneAlternative form of fifty-one.fiftysixAlternative form of fifty-six.figeaterAlternative form of fig-eater.figgeredsimple past and past participle of figgerfightersplural of fighterfightingEngaged in war or other conflict.figmentsplural of figmentfigtreesplural of figtreefigulateMade of potter's clay.figulineA piece of pottery decorated with representations of natural objects.figurantAn actor or dancer in the background lacking an aural presence.figurateForming a figure.figurialRepresented by figure or delineation.figurineA small carved or molded figure; a statuette.figurism(Christianity, historical) An intellectual movement of Jesuit missionaries at the end of the 17th and the beginning of the 18th century, whose participants viewed the I Ching as a prophetic book containing the mysteries of Christianity, and prioritized working with the Qing Emperor (rather than with the Chinese literati) as a way of promoting Christianity in China.figurist(Christianity, historical) A proponent of figurism.figurize(transitive) To treat in a figurative manner.filagreeAlternative form of filigree.filamentA fine thread or wire.filander(archaic) A small intestinal worm.filariadAny nematode of the genus Filaria.filariaeplural of filariafilarial(medicine) Of or pertaining to the microscopic parasitic worms known as filaria, or an infestation thereof.filarian(medicine) Of or relating to filaria.filariid(zoology) Any member of the family Filariidae of worms.filaroidMisspelling of filarioid.filatory(obsolete) A machine for forming threads.filatureThe process of drawing fibres into threads, especially the process of reeling raw silk from cocoons.filbertsplural of filbertfilchersplural of filcherfilchingpresent participle and gerund of filchfileableCapable of being filed (in various senses).filecardAlternative form of file card.filefishAny fish of the family Monacanthidae, with very slender bodies.filelessWithout a file or files; not utilising files.filelikeResembling or characteristic of a file (tool).filemark(computing) A special value used on computer tape to separate individual files.filemask(computing) A text pattern that matches certain filenames.filename(computing) The name assigned to a file in a file system.filensin(biochemistry) A fibrous protein present in the lens of the eyefilepath(computing) The location of a file in a directory structure. Also known as the path of a file. A path can be absolute or relative.filesizeAlternative form of file size.filespec(computing) A file identifier consisting of path and filename.filetailApplied to various kinds of fish characterized by tails with toothlike grooves.filetype(computing) An identifier indicating the type of information contained in an electronic format.filiallyIn a filial manner.filiatedsimple past and past participle of filiatefiliatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of filiatefilicane(organic chemistry) A specific triterpene hydrocarbon; any of many naturally-occurring derivatives of this compoundfilicideThe killing of one's own child.filicoid(botany) Any fern-like plant.filiformShaped like or resembling a thread or filament; filamentous.filigree(by extension) Anything resembling such intricate ornamentation.filimentMisspelling of filament.filioque(theology) The use of the Latin word filioque (“and from the son”) in the Western form of the Nicene Creed, to indicate that the Holy Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the Son (as opposed to the Eastern Orthodox Churches which believe the Spirit proceeds from the Father alone).filisterAlternative form of fillister.filkableLending itself to filk music; easily adapted into a filk, or song parody.filksing(fandom slang, music) A gathering of filkers; a filk-music performance.fillableable to be filledfillebegAlternative spelling of philibeg.fillemotObsolete spelling of filemot.filletedsimple past and past participle of filletfilleterOne who fillets.fillibegAlternative form of philibeg.fillingsplural of fillingfillipedsimple past and past participle of fillipfillrate(business) A performance metric measuring the number of units fulfilled as a percentage of the total ordered.filmableCapable of being filmed; suitable for filming.filmcardA card containing microfilm data, used in a microfiche system.filmfestAn event at which a number of films are shown.filmgoer(chiefly British) Person who regularly frequents movie theaters.filmhood(film) The quality, state, or condition of a film, especially in reference to its cinematic completion, achievement, accomplishment, or success.filmiestsuperlative form of filmy: most filmyfilmlandThe industry of films and filmmaking.filmlikeResembling a film.filmloreThe knowledge, study, science, history, or culture relating to films or moviemaking; cinematology.filmstarAlternative spelling of film star.filmwise(of condensation) Into a film, rather than in drops (dropwise).filmwork(uncountable) The craft of filmmaking.filmzineA zine dealing with the topic of films.filologyMisspelling of philology.filozoanAny organism of the clade Filozoa, which includes animals and their nearest relatives.filteredWith a filter (e.g., a cigarette).filtererA person who, or device that, filtersfilthiercomparative form of filthy: more filthyfilthify(transitive) To make something filthy.filthilyin a filthy mannerfiltrandThe material removed by a filter.filtrateThe liquid or solution that has passed through a filter, and which has been separated from other fractions of the original material.filtride(physical chemistry) The substance which remains on the filter after the filtrate passes through it.fimbriaeplural of fimbriafimbrial(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the fimbriaefimbriid(zoology) Any clam in the family Fimbriidae.finagledsimple past and past participle of finaglefinaglerA person who finagles; a cheat or swindlerfinaliseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of finalize.finalistSomebody or something that appears in the final stage of a competition.finalityThe state of being final; the condition from which no further changes occur.finalize(transitive) To make final or firm; to finish or complete.financedsimple past and past participle of financefinancer(finance) An entity that provides financingfinancesplural of financefinangleAlternative form of finagle.finaunceObsolete form of finance.finchery(historical) A structure into which finches are decoyed so that they can be caught in a net.finchingA dorsal line or stripe in cattle markingsfindableAble to be found.findingsplural of findingfindlessWithout finds; without anything being found.findomme(BDSM) A female dominant who practices financial domination.findspot(archaeology) A location at which items, or a specific item, have been found.fineableFor which a fine can be leviedfinedraw(transitive) To sew up so finely that the seam is not visible; to renter.finedrewsimple past of finedrawfineleafApplied to various plants characterized by fine leaves.fineless(obsolete) endless; boundlessfinenessThe quality or degree of being fine.fineriesplural of fineryfinesome(rare, colloquial) Characterised or marked by fineness.finespunspun into a fine threadfinessedExecuted or managed with skillful or subtle tact or adroitness.finesserOne who finesses, or manages something with care or skill.finessesplural of finessefinetuneAlternative form of fine-tune.fingeredsimple past and past participle of fingerfingererOne who fingers, especially in the sense of sexual stimulation.fingrigo(Jamaica) A prickly climbing shrub of the species Pisonia aculeata (pullback) or other species of Pisonia.finialedAlternative spelling of finialled.finickinAlternative form of finikin.finikingAlternative form of finikin.finished(comparable) Processed or perfected.finisherA person who finishes or completes something.finishesplural of finishfinitary(mathematics) Of a function, taking a finite number of arguments to produce an output.finitelyIn a finite manner.finitiseAlternative form of finitize.finitism(mathematics, philosophy) An extreme form of constructivism, according to which a mathematical object does not exist unless it can be constructed from natural numbers in a finite number of steps.finitist(mathematics, philosophy) A proponent of finitism.finitize(transitive) To make finite.finitudeThe state or characteristic of being finite; limitedness.finneskoA thermal boot made from reindeer skin and fur.finnickyAlternative form of finicky.finnikinAn extinct variety of pigeon, with a crest somewhat resembling the mane of a horse.finochiaArchaic spelling of finocchio.finochieObsolete spelling of finocchio.finochioAlternative spelling of finocchio.finspineA bony structure supporting the fins in some fishfipexideA psychoactive piperazine drug formerly used as a nootropic.fippence(British, informal, dated) fivepencefippennyAlternative form of fipenny.fipronil(organic chemistry) A broad-spectrum insecticide, belonging to the phenylpyrazole family, that disrupts the insect's central nervous system.firaganaArchaic form of hiragana.firboundBounded or contained by one or many fir trees; confined to the vicinity of fir trees.fireableAlternative form of firable.firearmsplural of firearmfirebackAny of certain species of pheasant in the genus Lophura.fireballA ball of fire, especially one associated with an explosion, or (fiction, mythology) thrown as a weapon.firebare(obsolete) A beacon or lighthousefirebase(military) An encampment designed to provide indirect artillery support to infantry troops operating beyond the normal range of fire support from their own base camps; a fire support base.firebathA bath in intense heat; sauna.firebell(firefighting) An alarm bell sounded in the event of a fire.firebirdA scarlet tanager (Piranga olivacea). (This species is now classified as belonging to the cardinal family: Cardinalidae)fireboatA harbor boat designed for pumping large volumes of harbor water onto dockside fires.fireboltA missile of fire.firebombA weapon that causes fire; an incendiary weapon.firebote(law, obsolete, UK) In Medieval England, an allowance of fuel.firebratA thysanuran insect, Thermobia domestica.firebugsplural of firebugfirecallA call of fire alarm to a fire station.fireclayAlternative spelling of fire clay.firecockA cock or spout to let out water for extinguishing fires.firedamp(mining) A flammable gas (mostly methane) found in coal mines; forms an explosive mixture with air.firedogsplural of firedogfiredoorAlternative spelling of fire door.firefallThe phenomenon whereby Horsetail Fall, a seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park, is illuminated by the sunset so that it glows orange-red.firefangAlternative form of fire-fang.firefishAny of several species of fish in the genus NemateleotrisfirehallAlternative form of fire hall (“fire station”).firehawkThe black kite, particularly in the context of its spreading of wildfires.firehole(rail transport) An opening fitted with a door, giving access to the firebox of a steam locomotive, through which coal can be shovelled and the fire tended.firehook(dated, historical) a long pole with a hook at the end, used to pull down buildings and roof thatch to suppress a fire.firehoseTo wash something down with a firehose; to douse with a large amount of water (or chemical agent) sprayed from a hose, to extinguish a fire.fireironAlternative form of fire iron.firelandLand that is characterized by, or has been degraded by, fires.firelikeResembling or characteristic of fire; fiery.fireloadAlternative form of fire load.firelock(by extension, historical) A firearm using such a gunlock.firemarkAlternative form of fire mark.firenadoA fire whirl (a whirling column of fire found in large fiery areas such as wildfires, similar in appearance to a tornado made out of fire).firenessThe quality or state of being fire.firepinkSilene virginica, a brilliant red wildflower of eastern North America in the family Caryophyllaceae.firepitsplural of firepitfireplan(military) A plan of attack or siege using an array of firearmsfireplayExperimental play with fire, as by lighting matches.fireplugA fire hydrant.firepoleA fixed metal pole, installed in a multi-storey building or firehouse, that allows the occupants to quickly descend floors.fireroad(cycling) A trail that is wide enough for four-wheeled off-road vehicles.fireroom(nautical) stokeholdfiresafeDesigned to reduce the risk of fire.firesaleAlternative spelling of fire sale.firesandSynonym of chamotte.fireship(nautical, historical) A wooden ship set alight and then sent floating into an enemy flotilla, with the aim of spreading the fire among them.firesideThe area near a domestic fire or hearth.firesome(archaic) Fiery; full of fire.firestepAlternative form of fire step.firestop(construction) A fire block.firesuitA fire-retardant suit worn in motor racing.firetailAny Australian finch of the genus Stagonopleura.fireteam(US, military) A small unit of infantry.firetrap(informal) A building that is dangerously flammable and/or has limited emergency exits in which people would be trapped in the event of a fire.firetubeA tube conveying hot gas in a boiler.firewalk(intransitive) To walk barefoot over burning embers.firewall(physics) A hypothetical phenomenon where an observer falling into a black hole encounters high-energy quanta at or near the event horizon.firewardWhich faces a fire; which lies in the direction of a fire, etc.fireweedA perennial herbaceous plant (Epilobium angustifolium or Chamaenerion angustifolium) in the willowherb family Onagraceae.firewireA high-speed digital link standard covered by the IEEE 1394-1995 standard.firewiseAware of the risks of fires and how to put them out.firewoodWood intended to be burned, typically for heat.fireworkA device using gunpowder and other chemicals which, when lit, emits a combination of coloured flames, sparks, whistles or bangs, and sometimes made to rocket high into the sky before exploding, used for entertainment or celebration.firewormThe larva of any of several tortricid moths (family Tortricidae).firmlessDetached from physical substance.firmnessThe state of being firmfirmware(computing) A permanent form of software that provides a low-level control of computing device hardware.firmwideExtending throughout a company, or firmfirstest(nonstandard) very first.firtreesplural of firtreefiscallyIn a fiscal manner; concerning financefishable(of a species of fish) Able to be fished legallyfishapod(informal, paleontology) Any of several extinct creatures of the subclass Tetrapodomorpha having features both of fish and tetrapods, especially Tiktaalik.fishbaitbait for fishingfishballA food item made from pulverized fish shaped into a ball, popular in Chinese and Scandinavian cuisine and elsewhere around the world.fishboatA fishing boat.fishbolt(engineering) A bolt used to fasten fishplates.fishboneA bone from a fish.fishbowlAlternative form of fish bowl.fishcakeA mixture of flaked fish, mashed potato or another starch, and seasoning, made into a patty and shallow fried.fishcampAlternative form of fish camp.fisheyedsimple past and past participle of fisheyefisheyesplural of fisheyefishfeedAlternative form of fish feed.fishfoodAlternative form of fish food.fishheadThe head of a fish.fishhoodThe state or condition of being a fish.fishhookA barbed hook, usually metal, used for fishing.fishiestsuperlative form of fishy: most fishyfishkillAn environmental event in which fish are killed.fishkindAll fishes, considered as a group.fishliceplural of fishlousefishlifeThe fish (e.g. of an area) collectively.fishlikeHaving some characteristics of a fish.fishlineA fishing line.fishlingA small or young fish; fry.fishloreThe knowledge, stories, and traditions associated with angling or fishing.fishmealGround dried fish, used mainly for livestock feed.fishmothAn insect, the silverfish.fishnetsplural of fishnetfishpassAlternative form of fish passfishpoleA fishing pole.fishpondA freshwater pond stocked with fish; especially one formerly attached to a monastery etc as a source of food.fishpoolA pool of water containing fish; fishpond.fishskinAlternative form of fish skin.fishtailThe tail of a fish, or an object resembling this.fishtankAlternative form of fish tank.fishwaysplural of fishwayfishweirAn obstruction placed in tidal waters, or wholly or partially across a river, to trap fish or hinder their passage.fishwichA burger with a filling of breaded fish.fishwife(derogatory) A vulgar, abusive or nagging woman with a loud, unpleasant voice.fishwormA worm used as bait in angling.fishwortHouttuynia cordata, a herbaceous perennial plant sometimes used as a herb.fishwrapAlternative form of fish wrap.fisnomieObsolete spelling of physiognomy.fissipedHaving the toes separated from each other.fissuralPertaining to a fissure or fissures.fissuredsimple past and past participle of fissurefissuresplural of fissurefistballA European sport in which players attempt to hit a ball over a net with fists or arms.fistbumpTo bump fists in greeting or celebration.fistfuckAlternative form of fist-fuck.fistfulsplural of fistfulfistianaThings related to the sport of boxing.fisticalSynonym of fistic.fistinut(obsolete, rare) A pistachio nut.fistlikeResembling a fist (clenched hand).fistmele(archery) A traditional unit of distance equal to the width of a clenched fist with the thumb extended (approx. 6½ inches or 16½ centimetres).fistnoteA printed note (as in a book) preceded by the fist symbol, depicting a fist with pointed index finger.fistulaeplural of fistulafistularTubelike; resembling a hollow cylinder.fistulasplural of fistulafistwiseIn the manner of a fist.fitchetsplural of fitchetfitchewsplural of fitchewfitfullyIn a fitful manner; irregularly or unsteadily.fitmentsplural of fitmentfitnessyRelated to fitness.fittableCapable of being fitted.fittingsplural of fittingfittonia(botany) Any of the genus Fittonia of flowering plants.fivefoldFive times as much or as many.fivegram(linguistics) An n-gram consisting of five items from a sequence.fivehead(humorous) A large forehead.fivelingA twin crystal formed from five individualsfivenessThe property of being five in number.fivepinsplural of fivepinfiveplex(US) A building divided into five separate residences or commercial premises.fivesiesA call in any children's game, such as jacks, where five actions must be performed.fivesomeA group of five people or things.fivewaysplural of fivewayfixatingpresent participle and gerund of fixatefixationThe act of fixing.fixativeA substance that fixes, protects, or preserves.fixatorywhich fixates, or is fixatedfixature(historical) A gummy preparation for fixing the hair in place.fixidityThe quality of being fixed.fixigena(anatomy) The "fixed cheek" cephalic shell surrounding glabella inside of facial sutures.fixisticOf or relating to fixismfixitiesplural of fixityfixolide(organic chemistry) The ketone 1-(1,1,2,3,3,6-hexamethyl-2H-inden-5-yl)ethanone used in the perfumery industry as "musk indane"fixturesplural of fixturefizziestsuperlative form of fizzy: most fizzyfizzlingpresent participle and gerund of fizzleflabbiercomparative form of flabby: more flabbyflabbilyIn a flabby mannerflabellaplural of flabellumflaccify(transitive, rare) To render flaccid.flackeryThe aggressive public relations activity associated with press agentsflackingpresent participle and gerund of flackflagballSynonym of flag football.flagellaplural of flagellumflagfall(horse racing) The start of a horse raceflagfish(US) A freshwater fish in the family Cyprinodontidae native to Florida, Jordanella floridae, sometimes kept in aquaria and used in laboratory tests of the biological effects of environmental pollutants.flaggilyIn a flaggy manner.flaggingpresent participle and gerund of flagflaggishSynonym of flagging (“becoming tired or less dynamic; declining in strength”).flaglessWithout a flag.flaglikeResembling or characteristic of a flag (cloth emblem).flagloreThe facts, history, traditions, or study of flagsflagpoleA tall pole up which one or more flags may be raised and flown.flagrantObvious and offensive; blatant; scandalous.flagrate(obsolete) To burn.flagship(nautical, military) The ship occupied by the fleet's commander (usually an admiral); it denotes this by flying his flag.flagtailAny of genus Kuhlia of perciform fish, having distinctive scaly sheaths around the dorsal and anal fins.flagwormA worm or grub, such as Corthylus columbianus (chestnut timber worm, Columbian timber beetle), found among flags and sedge.flailingpresent participle and gerund of flailflakableAble to be flaked.flakiestsuperlative form of flaky: most flakyflambantAlternative form of flamant.flambeauA burning torch, especially one carried in procession.flambergAlternative spelling of flamberge.flameage(Internet, slang) Alternative form of flamage.flameful(poetic) Full of flame; fiery.flamenco(uncountable) A genre of folk music and dance native to Andalusia, in Spain.flameoutThe act of flaming out or burning out; extinguishing.flamewarAlternative spelling of flame war.flamicheA French savoury tart made with leeks and cream.flaminesplural of flamenflamingo(countable) A wading bird of the family Phoenicopteridae of the order Phoenicopteriformes.flammantAlternative form of flamant (“flaming, in heraldry”).flammingpresent participle and gerund of flamflammuleA little flame or flame-like pattern.flancardAlternative form of flanchard.flanched(heraldry) Having flanches (often of a specified tincture).flaneursplural of flaneurflanging(architecture) A flange.flankersplural of flankerflankingpresent participle and gerund of flankflannellObsolete form of flannel.flannelsplural of flannelflannelyAlternative form of flannelly.flanning(architecture) The internal flare of a window jamb, or of a fireplace; an embrasure; coving.flapcake(US) A flapjack; a pancake.flaperon(aviation, aeronautics, aircraft) An aircraft control surface at the trailing edge of a wing that acts as an aileron (controlling movement around the longitudinal axis) and a flap (changing the chord line of the wing, thus affecting the angle of attack).flapgateAlternative spelling of flap gate.flaplessWithout a flap or flaps.flaplikeSimilar to a flapflapling(paleontology, informal) A juvenile pterosaur.flappersplural of flapperflappiercomparative form of flappy: more flappyflappingthat flaps or flapflappish(informal) In, or tending to be in, a chaotically upset temper.flapwortAny of several liverwortsflaregunAlternative spelling of flare gun.flareupsplural of flareupflashbar(photography) A kind of flash unit for a camera, in the form of a horizontal bar.flashersplural of flasherflashfic(uncountable, fandom slang) Flash fiction.flashgun(photography) An electrically powered device used to trigger a flashbulb.flashiercomparative form of flashy: more flashyflashilyIn a flashy mannerflashingA sudden blazing or bursting, as of fire or water.flashlet(computing) A Flash animationflashmanA slick salesman or spin doctor.flashmobAlternative spelling of flash mob.flashpanAlternative form of flash pan.flashpotA kind of pyrotechnic device.flaskfulAs much as a flask will hold.flaskingpresent participle and gerund of flaskflaskletA small flask; a phial.flatbackA chelonid turtle, Natator depressus, with low-domed carapace, endemic to the continental shelf of Australia.flatband(physics) A horizontal part of the band diagram of a semiconductor at which there is no voltage drop across itflatbillAny of various tropical primarily olive-green flycatchers, having a wide flat bill, members of the genera Ramphotrigon, Tolmomyias, and Rhynchocyclus.flatboatA boxy, flat-bottomed boat used for carrying livestock, freight, and people on rivers.flatcakeAn Eastern European round unleavened bread.flatette(Australia) A bedsit.flatfeetplural of flatfootflatfishA fish of the order Pleuronectiformes, the adults of which have both eyes on one side and usually swim with the other side down, such as a flounder, a halibut, or a sole.flatfoot(medicine, chiefly in the plural) A condition in which the arch of the foot makes contact with the ground.flatformA type of shoe with a flat platform sole.flatheadAny fish in the family Platycephalidae.flatironA simple iron (for pressing laundry) which is heated on a stove.flatlandSynonym of plain (“land of relatively constant altitude”).flatleafHaving flat leaves (used in the names of plants).flatletsplural of flatletflatline(medicine, cardiology) An asystole; the absence of heart contractions or brain waves.flatlingFlatly, plainly.flatlock(textiles) A style of stitching that creates a seam where the seam allowance lies flat to the garment instead of hanging loose from it.flatlong(obsolete) With the flat side downward; not edgewise.flatmateA person with whom one shares a flat.flatnessThe state of being flatflatnose(zoology) Designating various organisms that have a flat nose.flatpack(uncountable, attributive) self-assembly furniture packed flat in a box for transport purposes, before it is assembled.flatplan(publishing) A page plan of a publication that shows how the articles and advertisements are laid out.flatrodsplural of flatrodflatsawn(of a log of wood) Sawn without any change of orientation of the blade between planks.flattard(Internet slang, derogatory, offensive, vulgar) One who believes that the Earth is flat.flattensthird-person singular simple present indicative of flattenflattersplural of flatterflattery(uncountable) Excessive praise or approval, which is often insincere and sometimes contrived to win favour.flattestsuperlative form of flat: most flatflattiesplural of flatty.flatting(New Zealand) The practice of living, with others, in a flat.flattishSomewhat flat, in any comparable sense of the word.flattopsplural of flattopflatuous(obsolete) windy; full of windflatusesplural of flatusflatware(US) Eating utensils; cutlery, such as forks, knives and spoons.flatwaysAlternative form of flatwise.flatweedHypochaeris radicata, a low-lying edible perennial herb often found in lawns.flatwingAny of various damselflies in the Megapodagrionidae familyflatwiseWith a flat side down or otherwise in contact with a flat surface.flatwood(often attributive) A type of upland soil that has impaired drainage.flatwork(construction) Horizontal construction work using concrete, such as floors.flatwormAny of very many parasitic or free-living worms, of the phylum Platyhelminthes, having a flattened body with no skeleton or body cavity.flauntedpast participle of flauntflaunterSomeone who flaunts.flautino(music) Any of several high-pitched woodwind instruments, including the zufolo, sopranino recorder, and piccolo.flautist(music) One who plays the flute.flavanol(organic chemistry) Any of a class of flavonoids that use the 2-phenyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromen-3-ol molecular skeletonflavinyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical derived from a flavin.flavonal(organic chemistry) Relating to or composed of flavones.flavonesplural of flavoneflavonol(organic chemistry) Any of several flavonoids that have a 3-hydroxyflavone backbone.flavoredUS standard spelling of flavoured.flavorerOne who or that which flavors.flavoursplural of flavourflavouryPossessing flavour.flawlessWithout flaws, defects, or shortcomings; perfect.flawsomeCharacterised or marked by flaws.flaxbushA bush of genus Phormium, bearing New Zealand flax.flaxcombA hackle, a toothed instrument for cleaning the fibres of flax.flaxlikeResembling or characteristic of flax.flaxseedThe seed of the flax plant; a source of linseed oil.flaxwortAny of the flax plants of genus Linum.flaysome(UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) Terrifying; frightful.fleabaneAny of various species of flowering plants in certain genera in family Asteraceae, that typically repel insects:fleabiteThe bite of a flea, or the mark caused by such a bite.fleaking(British, dialectal, obsolete) In a thatched building: a light covering of reeds, over which the main covering is laid.flealikeResembling or characteristic of a flea.fleasome(poetic, humorous) Covered in fleas.fleaweedA plant, the lady's bedstraw (Galium verum).fleawortAny of various not closely related plants that are supposed to kill or ward off fleas.fleckerlA dance step, involving revolving without moving forward, sometimes used in a Viennese waltzfleckingpresent participle and gerund of fleckflecnode(geometry) A double point that is also a point of inflexion of one branch.flectionAlternative spelling of flexion.fledgingpresent participle and gerund of fledgefleeable(rare) Able to be fled from; escapable.fleecilyIn a fleecy way.fleecingpresent participle and gerund of fleecefleeringpresent participle and gerund of fleerfleetestsuperlative form of fleet: most fleetfleetful(poetic, archaic) swift, rapidfleetingPassing quickly; of short duration.fleishigAlternative form of fleischig.fleishikAlternative form of fleischig.flensersplural of flenserflensingpresent participle and gerund of flensefleshbag(derogatory, usually science fiction) A human or human body, as opposed to a robot or incorporeal being.fleshersplural of flesherfleshflyAlternative spelling of flesh fly.fleshiercomparative form of fleshy: more fleshyfleshifyTo make or become flesh; to incarnate.fleshilyIn a fleshy manner.fleshingpresent participle and gerund of fleshfleshpot(US slang, derogatory) A very attractive woman considered a sex object.fletchedsimple past and past participle of fletchfletcherOne who fletches or feathers arrows.fletchesplural of fletchfleuronsplural of fleuronflexableMisspelling of flexible.flexagon(geometry) A flat model made from folded strips of paper that can be folded, or flexed, to reveal a number of hidden faces.flexbone(American football) A formation involving three running backs in which a fullback is lined up behind the quarterback and two slotbacks are lined up behind the line of scrimmage at each end of the offensive line.flexibleCapable of being flexed or bent without breaking; able to be turned or twisted without breaking.flexiblyIn a flexible manner.flextimeAlternative form of flexitime.flexting(slang) The sending of flirtatious text messages.flexuoseAlternative form of flexuous.flexuouswinding from side to side; sinuousflexuralof, or relating to, flexureflexuresplural of flexureflexwingThe delta wing, made of fabric, of a hang glider or microlightfleyshikAlternative form of fleischig.fleysomeAlternative form of flaysome.flibbetsSplinters or match-wood - fragmentsflicflacA brushing movement of the foot used in ballet as a connecting step.flickersplural of flickerflickerySeeming to flicker; unsteadyflickingpresent participle and gerund of flickflighted(of birds) Having flight feathers (for example, upon reaching maturity).flighten(Chinese) Pronunciation spelling of frighten.flighter(brewing) A horizontal vane revolving over the surface of wort in a cooler, so as to produce a circular current in the liquor.flimflamTo swindle or cheat.flimsiercomparative form of flimsy: more flimsyflimsies(informal) Skimpy underwear.flimsilyIn a flimsy mannerflinchedsimple past and past participle of flinchflincherOne who flinches.flinchesthird-person singular simple present indicative of flinchflindersfragments, splintersflindosaAlternative form of flindosy.flingersplural of flingerflingingpresent participle and gerund of flingflinkite(mineralogy) A mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, manganese, and oxygen.flintiercomparative form of flinty: more flintyflintify(transitive) To turn to flint.flintilyIn a flinty manner.flintingpresent participle and gerund of flintflipbookAlternative spelling of flip book.flipcardSynonym of flashcard (“card to aid memorization, with a cue on one side and a response on the other”).flipflopAlternative form of flip-flop.fliplessWithout a flip.flipnessThe quality of being flip.flipover(television) A screen wipe effect resembling the turning of the page of a book.flippantShowing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.flippase(biochemistry) Any enzyme located in the membrane responsible for aiding the movement of phospholipid molecules between the two leaflets that compose a cell's membrane (transverse diffusion).flippersplural of flipperflipperyResembling or characteristic of flippers.flippestsuperlative form of flip: most flipflippingpresent participle and gerund of flipflipsideThe reverse, in contrast to the obverse.flirtiercomparative form of flirty: more flirtyflirtilyIn a flirty manner.flirtingpresent participle and gerund of flirtflirtiniA cocktail of vodka, champagne and pineapple juice.flirtishof the nature of, or characterizing a flirtflitchesplural of flitchflitsomeCharacterised or marked by flittingflittern(obsolete, dialect) The bark obtained from young oak trees.flittersthird-person singular simple present indicative of flitterflittinggerund of flit: the motion of something that flits.flivversplural of flivverflixweedA tall, herbaceous flowering plant, Descurainia sophia, related to mustardfloatageAlternative form of flotage.floatant(heraldry) Alternative form of flotant.floatersplural of floaterfloatilyIn a floaty manner.floatingThat floats or float.floatsamAlternative form of flotsam.floccose(botany, mycology) Covered or growing in wooly tuftsflocculeA small, loosely aggregated mass of material suspended in, or precipitated from a solution; a floc.flockfulThe amount that constitutes a flock (of birds, people etc.).flockiercomparative form of flocky: more flockyflockingpresent participle and gerund of flockfloebergAn accumulation of ice floes resembling an iceberg.floggersplural of floggerfloggingInfliction of punishment by dealing blows or whipping.floghera(music) A Greek folk instrument of the end-blown flute family; a simple form of recorder.flogster(slang, archaic) One who flogs or beats.flokatisplural of flokatiflomoxefAn oxacephem antibiotic.floodageflooding; inundationfloodersplural of flooderfloodfulCharacterised by a flood or flooding.floodgum(Australia) The flooded gum, Eucalyptus rudis.floodingpresent participle and gerund of floodfloodlitLit by floodlights.floodmapAlternative form of flood map.floodwayAn engineered path to channel floodwaters away from areas to be protected.floorboxAlternative form of floor box.floorfulA quantity that fills or covers a floor.floorlet(finance) A component of an interest rate floor, a derivative instrument that effectively prevents the interest payments on an otherwise variable-rate loan from falling below an agreed level (the "floor"). Each floorlet, analysable as a put option, covers one interest accrual period (such as three months); the whole interest rate floor is made up of a series of consecutive floorlets.floormanOne who works on the shop floor of a retail establishment.floormatA mat that is laid on the floor.floorpanA large sheet-metal stamping, often incorporating smaller welded stampings, that forms the floor of a large vehicle and the position of its external and structural panels.floorset(retail) The process of rearranging all the goods in a store to give a fresh appearance, often according to a planogram.floorwayAn elevated section of floor over which one can walk.flooziesplural of floozieflopless(biochemistry) Describing the asymmetric behaviour of a flippase in moving a phospholipid in one direction only.flopover(uncountable) The action of flopping over; (countable) an instance of this; also, a thing which flops over.floppase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that transport lipids from the cytosolic to the exoplasmic face of a cellfloppilyIn a floppy manner.floppingpresent participle and gerund of flopflopwing(dialect, dated) A bird, the lapwing.florallyIn a floral way; with flowers or something that suggests them.floramorObsolete form of floramour.floranol(organic chemistry) The vasorelaxant chromenone derivative (2R,3R)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-6-methoxy-8-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-onefloredil(pharmacology) A vasodilator.floreted(in combination) Having the specified kind or number of florets.floretteAlternative spelling of floret.floretty(heraldry, of a cross) Decorated (finished at the ends) with fleurs-de-lis, which (unlike a cross flory) are attached in their entirety to the arms of the couped cross, rather than the arms developing into that shape.floretumA garden where flowers are grown for research purposes.floriage(obsolete) bloom; blossomfloriateSynonym of floriated.floricanEither of two species in the bustard family Otididae, Houbaropsis bengalensis or Sypheotides indicus.floridesMisspelling of fluorides.floridlyIn a florid mannerflorigen(botany) a supposed hormone that causes flowering in plantsflorikanAlternative spelling of florican.florikenAlternative spelling of florican.florikinAlternative spelling of florican.florimerObsolete form of floramour.floristsplural of floristfloristy(informal) Typical of something a florist creates or produces.floruitsplural of floruitfloryshe(martial arts) In the Association for Renaissance Martial Arts, an unstructured practice routine of guard transitions, cuts, thrusts, slices and parries with appropriate footwork; an expression of techniques already learned in an original way.floscule(botany, obsolete) A floret.flossiercomparative form of flossy: more flossyflossilyIn a flossy manner.flossing(countable) The act of removing food and plaque from one's teeth using dental floss.flotilinMisspelling of flotillin.flotilla(nautical) A small fleet of warships (usually of the same class), or a fleet of small ships.flottant(heraldry) Alternative form of flotant.flounced(sewing) Having flounces; ruffled.flouncerOne who flounces.flouncesthird-person singular simple present indicative of flounceflounceyDated spelling of flouncy.flounderA European species of flatfish having dull brown colouring with reddish-brown blotches; fluke, European flounder (Platichthys flesus).flourilyIn a floury manner.flourineMisspelling of fluorine.flouringpresent participle and gerund of flourflourish(intransitive) To thrive or grow well.flourman(dated, rare) A man who sells flour.floutingpresent participle and gerund of floutflowableThat is able to flow.flowbackThe flowing backward of a fluid.flowcellAlternative spelling of flow cell.flowdownThe process by which something flows downward.flowered(of a plant) That has produced flowers.flowererSomething (originally a plant) that flowers (often in a specified manner, or at a specified time)floweretA floret, or small or component flowerflowerly(rare) Resembling a flower; floweryflowgramAn image in Standard flowgram formatflowingsplural of flowingflowlike(physics) Having the properties of plastic flowflowlineA large-diameter pipe that carries oil from the seabed to a drilling rig.flowpathThe path taken by a flowing fluid.flowrateThe rate of flow, usually of a fluid, measured in either volume or mass per unit time.flowtimeThe time taken for completion of a flow of material (in an experiment).fluckite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing arsenic, calcium, hydrogen, manganese, and oxygen.fludorexA phenethylamine stimulant drug.fluelesswithout a fluefluelikeResembling or characteristic of a flue.fluellenAny plant of the genus Kickxia, having purple and yellow flowers.fluellinAlternative form of fluellen (Kickxia spp.)fluentlyIn a fluent manner, as expressing oneself easily, especially in a foreign language.fluepipeAlternative form of flue pipe.fluericsA subfield of fluidics, dealing with fluid components that perform functions not requiring the use of moving parts.flueworkA system of organ stops in which the sound is caused by wind passing through a flue or fissure and striking an edge above; distinguished from reedwork.flufferyAnything lightweight and overly ornamental or superfluous; fluff; froth.fluffiercomparative form of fluffy: more fluffyfluffilyIn a fluffy way.fluffingpresent participle and gerund of fluffflufflesplural of flufflefluidicsThe branch of engineering and technology that is concerned with the construction of devices that use the flow and pressure of a fluid in circuits analogous to electronic onesfluidify(transitive) to make fluidfluidiseAlternative form of fluidize.fluidism(medicine, obsolete) The doctrine that the fluids of the body are the source of its vital properties and are susceptible to disease.fluidist(medicine, historical) A supporter of the doctrine of fluidism.fluidity(uncountable) The state of being fluid rather than viscousfluidizeTo give particles of solid the properties of a fluid, either by shaking or by injecting gasfluidous(rare) Like or relating to fluid or liquid; fluidic.fluidramThe dram (unit of volume).fluigram(archaic, medicine) A cubic centimetre.flukiestsuperlative form of fluky: most flukyfluminalRelating to a stream; fluvial.flummeryA custard; any of several bland, gelatinous foodstuffs, usually made from stewed fruit and thickened with oatmeal, cornstarch or flour.flummoxy(informal) flummoxedflumorphA particular fungicide.flunixin(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, analgesic, and antipyretic used in horses.flunkeysplural of flunkey (alternative spelling of flunkies).flunkiesplural of flunkeyflunkingpresent participle and gerund of flunkflunkout(informal) Someone who has given up an educational course.fluorane(chemistry) Fluorine hydride or hydrogen fluoride, HF.fluorate(inorganic chemistry) The oxyanion of fluorine FO₃⁻; any salt containing this ion.fluorene(organic chemistry) A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of two benzene rings joined together directly, and also via a methylene bridge; it is used in light-emitting diodes.fluorian(geology) containing fluorinefluoride(chemistry) A binary compound of fluorine and another element or radical.fluorine(chemistry, countable) A single atom of this element.fluorite(mineralogy) A widely occurring mineral comprising calcium fluoride plus or minus impurities, of various colours, used as a flux in steelmaking, and in the manufacture of glass, enamels and hydrofluoric acid.fluoroid(obsolete, crystallography) A tetrakis hexahedron.fluorone(chemistry) A tricyclic heterocyclic ketone that is the basis of a class of synthetic dyestuffs.fluorous(geology) Containing fluorite.flurriedsimple past and past participle of flurryflurriesplural of flurryflushersplural of flusherflushestsuperlative form of flush: most flushflushingThe act by which something is flushed.flustersthird-person singular simple present indicative of flusterflutefulThe amount that a flute (type of glass) will hold.flutiestsuperlative form of fluty: most flutyflutingsplural of flutingflutistsplural of flutistfluttersplural of flutterflutteryThat flutters; fluttering.fluvisolA genetically young kind of soil found in alluvial deposits.fluxgate(physics) Any of several devices that use soft iron cores surrounded by coils of wire that generate a pattern of induced currents when it moves relative to an external magnetic field.fluxible(obsolete) Capable of being melted or fused.fluxionsthird-person singular simple present indicative of fluxionfluxless(of a soldering system) That requires no flux.fluxlikeResembling a flux.fluxomerA variable that combines isotopomer abundancy and reaction fluxfluxomicOf or pertaining to fluxomics or to fluxomesfluxtube(physics) A cylindrical region of space containing a magnetic field that is parallel to the walls of the cylinder.fluxuateMisspelling of fluctuate.flyballsplural of flyballflyblowncontaminated with flyblowsflyblowsplural of flyblowflycraft(science fiction) A machine, device, or vessel that is capable of flight.flycrankA type of mechanical crank.flyeringThe act of distributing flyers (leaflets).flyinglySo as to fly; with light rapid movement.flymaker(fishing) One who makes artificial flies for use in fishing.flyoversplural of flyoverflypaperA strip of paper coated with a sticky, often poisonous, substance that catches and kills flies that land on it.flyproofResistant to flies (the insect).flyrobinAny of various petroicid birds of the genera Microeca and Monachella, of Australia and New Guinea.flysheetAn extra cover of a tent to protect against insects and bad weather.flyspeckHousefly excrement, visible as a minuscule black dot.flysprayAlternative form of fly spray.flyunderA road or rail underpass.flywheel(mechanical engineering) A rotating mass used to maintain the speed of a machine within certain limits while the machine receives or releases energy at a varying rate, or as a form of energy storage.flywhiskA whisk used to brush away flies.foalhoodThe state or time of being a foal.foamableCapable of being converted into foam.foambackBacked with polyurethane foam.foamcoreA lightweight material consisting of a board of polystyrene foam clad with an outer facing of paper on either side, typically white clay-coated paper or brown kraft paper.foamiestsuperlative form of foamy: most foamyfoamlikeResembling foam; foamy.focaccia(countable) A sandwich made with this type of bread.focaliseAlternative spelling of focalize.focalism(psychology) Synonym of anchoring.focality(uncountable) The quality of being focal.focalizeTo focus, or to adjust a focus.focaloid(geometry) A shell bounded by two concentric, confocal ellipses (in two dimensions) or ellipsoids (in three dimensions).focastleAlternative form of forecastle.foccaciaMisspelling of focaccia.focusingUsed for or pertaining to focusing.focussed(Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of focused.focusserAlternative form of focuser.focusses(British) third-person singular simple present indicative of focusfoddererOne who fodders cattle.foetallyAlternative form of fetally.foetusesplural of foetusfogbanksplural of fogbankfogboundenveloped in fog to such an extent that movement is dangerous or impossiblefogeydomThe state of being a fogey.fogeyishCharacteristic of or resembling an old fogey: outdated or out of touchfogeyismAlternative form of fogyism.fogfruitAny of various plants of the genus Phyla in the verbena family Verbenaceae.foggableAble to be fogged.foggiestsuperlative form of foggy: most foggyfoghornsplural of foghornfoglightAlternative form of fog light.fogproofResistant to fogging up.fogscapeA foggy landscape.foiditicOf or pertaining to foidite.foilableCapable of being foiled.foilsmanA person who fights with a foil, or thin sword.foistingpresent participle and gerund of foistfoititicRelating to or composed of foitite.foldableThat can be folded.foldablyIn a foldable way.foldamer(chemistry) A relatively small molecule that adopts a folded structure similar to that of a protein or other biological macromoleculefoldawayThat may be folded away when not in use.foldbackAn overturned flap.foldboat(kayaking) A type of collapsible canoe.folderalAlternative spelling of folderol.folderol(uncountable) Nonsense or foolishness.foldlessWithout folds.foldoutsplural of foldoutfoldoverHaving one component that folds over the top of another.foldward(poetic) Toward a sheepfold.foldwingA plant of the genus Dicliptera.foldyardAn enclosure for sheep or cattle.foliagedHaving foliage, or in compounds, a defined type of foliage.foliagesplural of foliagefoliarlyIn a foliar mannerfoliated(geology, of a rock) Having a structure of thin layers.foliatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of foliatefolinate(pharmacology) The conjugate base, or any salt or ester, of folinic acid.folistic(soil science) Describing an epipedon that is normally saturated for less than 30 days per year and is more than 15–20 cm thick.foliuminA particular steroid glycoside.folivore(biology) A herbivore that eats mostly foliage.folivory(zoology) The eating of leaves, especially as a major part of the diet of a particular species of animal, such animals being called folivores.folkboatA small, affordable sailboat, rigged as a sloop.folkfree(obsolete) Having folkright, as a free citizen.folkgameA traditional game associated with (the children of) a community.folkiestsuperlative form of folkie: most folkiefolkland(UK law, historical) Land held in villeinage, being distributed among the folk, or people, at the pleasure of the lord of the manor, and taken back at his discretion.folklifeFolklore; those cultural traditions passed down orally or informally.folklike(music) Resembling the style of folk musicfolkloreThe tales, legends, superstitions, and traditions of a particular ethnic population.folkmoot(historical, or later revived in general usage) A general meeting (assembly) of the people of a town, district, or shire.folkmoteAlternative form of folkmoot.folknameAlternative spelling of folk name.folkredeAlternative form of folkred.folksilyIn a folksy manner.folksongAlternative spelling of folk song.folksterA folk musician.folktaleA tale or story that is part of the oral tradition of a people or a place.folkwaysplural of folkwayfollicle(anatomy) A small cavity or sac, such as a hair follicle.follicly(humorous) With respect to hair.folliful(obsolete) foolish.followedsimple past and past participle of followfollowee(social media) One who is followed (has his/her posts monitored by another user).follower(literally) One who follows, comes after another.followupAlternative form of follow-up.fomentedsimple past and past participle of fomentfomenterOne who incites or promotes.fomiroid(organic chemistry) A hexaprenyl ketone (lanosterone) present in Fomitopsisfoncused(humorous) Alternative form of confused.fondantsplural of fondantfondlersplural of fondlerfondlingA pet or person who is fondled; someone who is much loved.fondnessThe quality of being fond: liking something, foolishness; doting affection; propensity.fondsome(chiefly dialectal or poetic) Characterised or marked by fondness; loving, affectionate.fontallyIn a fontal manner.fontanelAlternative spelling of fontanelle.fontangeA headdress popular among aristocrats in Europe in the late 17th century and early 18th century, made with pleated layers of starched lace and ribbon.fontinalGrowing in or near springsfontlessNot having a font, or receptacle for holy water.foodbankAlternative spelling of food bank.fooderieAlternative form of foodery.foodfallAlternative form of food fall.foodfest(informal) An event where plenty of food is available.foodfishAlternative form of food fish.foodgasm(slang) A pleasurable sensation from eating food.foodious(rare, obsolete) gluttonousfoodista(rare) A foodie; a gourmet.foodlandLand on which food crops are grown.foodless(rare) Lacking food; without food.foodlikeResembling food.foodplay(sexuality) The use of foods during sexual or erotic activity.foodporn(slang) Enticing food imagery.foodshedThe region that produces the food for a particular population.foodtech(uncountable) Food technology, that is, technology (such as information technology) focused on producing foodfoodwareUtensils for holding, cooking, or serving food.foodwaysplural of foodwayfoodwebsplural of foodwebfoodwiseIn terms of food.foodyismAlternative form of foodie-ism.foodyolkThe yolk of an egg, especially when used as food for the developing embryo.foofarawOverly excessive or flashy ornamentation or decoration.fooforawAlternative form of foofaraw.foolableAble to be fooled.foolhoodThe state or essence of being a fool.fooligan(slang) A foolish or naive troublemaker.foollikeResembling or characteristic of a fool.foolscap(strictly) Writing paper sheets measuring 13.25 × 16.5 inches.foolshipThe condition of being a fool; foolishness; follyfoolsomeMarked by foolishness or characteristic of a fool; foolishfoordite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic brownish yellow mineral containing niobium, oxygen, tantalum, and tin.foosball(chiefly US, Canada) table soccer (US), table football (UK)foostherAlternative form of fooster.footballA sport played on foot in which teams attempt to get a ball into a goal or zone defended by the other team.footband(obsolete) A group of foot soldiers.footbankA raised way within the parapet of a fortification.footbathThe act of soaking or washing the feet.footboat(nautical) A dinghy or similar small boat attached to a bargefootboneAny of the bones of the foot.footboysplural of footboyfootcareThe care of the feet.footcave(geology) A basal indent in a karst landscape caused by waterfootdropAlternative form of foot drop.footeredsimple past and past participle of footerfootfall(countable) The sound made by a footstep; also, the footstep or step itself.footfolk(archaic) Infantry.footfuck(vulgar) The act of sexual penetration with the feet or toes.footgearSturdy footwear.footgeld(law, historical) An amercement imposed for failure to expeditate a dog.footgoerOne who goes by foot; a walker; pedestrian.footgolf(sports) A variant of golf in which players attempt to kick a football (“soccer ball”) into a depressed cup set into the turf.foothalt(archaic) footrot (disease affecting the feet of animals e.g. sheep).foothillA hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range.foothold(climbing) A solid grip with the feet.foothole(cricket) A hole in a cricket pitch made by the bowler's foot during the runup.foothook(nautical) Alternative form of futtock.footingsplural of footingfootlikeResembling a foot.footlingtrivial, silly and irritating.footmarkfootprint (an impression made by a foot)footmeal(rare) Step by step: incrementally, little by little, by degrees, one foot (measure) at a time.footmuff(British) A cover for a baby's feet or legs which attaches through the harness of a pushchair, stroller, or travel system.footnail(uncommon) Synonym of toenail.footnote(by extension) An event of lesser importance than some larger event to which it is related.footpaceA walking pace or step.footpadsplural of footpadfootpageA young man who is employed to run errands; errand boy.footpass(Australian rules football) A pass made by kicking the ball through the air directly to a teammate.footpathAny set path or trail to be used by people walking.footplay(sports, dance) footworkfootpoleThe narrow end of a lanceolate diatomfootpostA bedpost at the foot of a bed.footpumpA pump operated by a person's foot.footraceA race run on foot.footrailA rail serving as a support for the foot.footrestA support on which to rest the feet.footroomSpace for a person's feet, especially while seated.footrope(nautical) a rope attached to the lower part of a sailfootruleA ruler that measures in feet.footsiesplural of footsiefootslogAn instance of footslogging.footslut(BDSM, slang) A submissive who has a foot fetish.footsockA very short sock, covering the foot but not the leg or ankle.footsoreHaving sore feet, but perhaps also a certain sense of satisfaction, after walking or hiking too much.footspurA foothill that shoots from a mountain or range in a perpendicular direction.footstepThe mark or impression left by a foot; a track.footsureSure of one's footing; not stumbling or tripping while walking.footwalkA pedestrian walkway.footwall(geology) The section of rock that extends below a diagonal fault line (the corresponding upper section being the hanging wall).footwardToward the foot or feet.footwaysplural of footwayfootwearItems or an item of clothing that is worn on the foot; a shoe, sandal, etc.footwellThe space for the feet in front of a seat in a vehiclefootworkAny movement of the feet, especially intricate or complex movement, as in sports or dancing.footwornWorn or eroded by the feet.footwrapA strip of cloth worn around the feet before the wide availability of socks or to avoid chafing, absorb sweat and improve the foothold.fooyoungAlternative form of foo yung.foppotee(archaic) A simpleton.foragersplural of foragerforagingpresent participle and gerund of forageforakers(UK, obsolete, slang, Winchester College) The toilet.foralite(geology) A tube-like marking found in sandstone and other strata.foraminaplural of foramenforasdar(India, historical) A holder of foras land.forayingpresent participle and gerund of forayforbathe(archaic, transitive) To bathe abundantly or thoroughly.forbeareArchaic spelling of forbear.forbearsplural of forbearforblack(archaic) Extremely black; jet-black.forbleed(transitive, obsolete) To exhaust with bleeding.forbodesthird-person singular simple present indicative of forbodeforbornepast participle of forbearforbreak(archaic) To break in pieces, break up, destroy.forbrokesimple past of forbreakforburst(intransitive) To burst asunder; break; shatter.forbuyer(obsolete) Redeemer.forcarve(obsolete) To cut through, cut completely; to carve up; to cut off.forcedlyIn a manner that is, or seems, forced.forcefulCapable of either physical or coercive force; powerful.forceoutAlternative spelling of force out.forcibleDone by force, forced.forciblyIn a forcible manner, by force, against one's will.forcipalBranched and forked like a pair of forceps; constructed so as to open and shut.forcloseAlternative form of foreclose.forcover(transitive, rare, archaic) To cover completely, cover over; to cover up, conceal.forcurse(archaic, transitive) To curse utterly or completely; place under a heavy curse.fordable(of a body of water) Able to be forded.fordlessWithout a ford.fordoingpresent participle and gerund of fordofordread(intransitive, obsolete) To be in dread of.fordrive(transitive, UK dialectal) To drive away; expel.foreacre(dialectal) The headland of a ploughed field; the land at the ends of a field where the furrows cross.forearmsplural of forearmforebeamThe breast beam of a loom.forebeat(music) The primary, stronger half of a musical beat.forebite(transitive) To bite beforehand or in front.forebodeTo predict a future event; to hint at something that will happen (especially as a literary device).forebodyThe forepart of a vehicle; foreside.forebookA prelude to a book or series of books; a preface.foreboom(nautical) The boom of the foremast.forebusy(rare, nonstandard, transitive) To busy beforehand; preoccupy.forecallTo call in advance.forecamesimple past of forecomeforecare(medicine) care given in advance of a procedure, such as surgeryforecastTo estimate how something will be in the future.forecomeTo come before and influence, especially to precede and prevent.forecoxaThe foremost lobe of the coxa in some arthropod legsforecropA section of a crop that is harvested firstforedamn(transitive, possibly vulgar) To damn beforehand or in advanceforedate(transitive) To date in advanceforedawnThe time before dawn.foredealAn advantage; benefit; profit.foredeckThe part of the deck of a ship or boat that lies forward of the mast.foredeem(intransitive, obsolete) To judge, form a judgement of, or declare beforehand; foretell; forecast; presage.foredeep(geology) A depression, on a seafloor next to an orogen, that is filled with sediment.foredeleAlternative form of foredeal.foredoesthird-person singular simple present indicative of foredoforedoomA doom that is predicted; destiny.foredoorA door located at the fore part of a house or dwelling; front door.foredraw(transitive) To draw beforehand or in advance; draw forward.foredrewsimple past of foredrawforedune(geography) A kind of dune ridge that runs parallel to the shore of a body of water.forefaceThe front portion of a dog's face; the muzzle.forefeel(transitive) To feel or perceive beforehand or in advance; to have a presentiment of.forefeetplural of forefootforefendAlternative spelling of forfend.foreflow(transitive) To flow before.forefootEither of the front feet of a quadruped.foreformAn early or previous form; protoformforegameAn initial game plan.foregateA main entrance or front gate.foregavesimple past of foregiveforegazeA gaze that is forward or beforehand.foregearArmour for the front of the body.foregift(law, chiefly British) A payment in advance; an advance payment or premium paid by a lessee on taking or renewing a lease, distinct from the rent.foregive(transitive) To give ahead of time; give in advance.foreglowThe glow of light appearing in the sky preceding sunrise.foregoerAlternative form of forgoer.foregoesthird-person singular simple present indicative of foregoforegonepast participle of foregoforegrip(firearms) A pistol grip-type forestock on the front of a firearm that improves handling characteristics, counters the effects of recoil, and is cooler to the touch than a standard forestock.foregutsplural of foregutforehand(racket sports) A stroke in which the palm of the hand faces the direction of the stroke.forehead(countable) The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.forehear(transitive, intransitive) To hear beforehand.foreheat(transitive, dated) Synonym of preheat (“heat in advance”).foreheldpast participle of foreholdforehockThe hock from the foreleg of a pigforehold(nautical) The forward or front part of the hold of a ship.forehood(nautical, ship-building) One of the most forward of the outside and inside planksforehook(nautical) A breasthook.forekingA preceding king.foreknewsimple past and past participle of foreknowforeknowTo have knowledge of beforehand.foreladythe female equivalent of a foremanforelashA negative reaction to something that has not yet occurred.forelast(rare, now possibly nonstandard) Next to last, second to last.forelead(transitive) To lead forth; lead forward; lead before.forelegsplural of forelegforelend(transitive, archaic) to lend in advanceforelifeA former or previous lifeforelift(obsolete) To lift up in front.forelike(transitive, obsolete) To like beforehand; to be prepossessed in favor of; to be predisposed to like.forelimbThe anterior limb (or equivalent appendage) of an animalforelineA piece of tube connecting components in a vacuum system.foreliveTo live or come before; precedeforeloadA load placed on the front or forward part of anything.forelockThe part of a person's hairstyle which covers the forehead.forelookTo look beforehand, to preview.forelove(transitive) To love beforehand or in advance.foremadesimple past and past participle of foremakeforemake(transitive) To make beforehand; make or create in advance; premake.foremast(nautical) The mast nearest the bow, on a sailing ship with more than one mast or a non-sailing ship with any masts; the second-tallest mast on a full-rigged ship.foremathA first mowing; that which is gleaned from a first or prior mowing.foremilkThe first milk drawn from a cow during milking; in humans, the milk secreted initially during breastfeeding, typically low in fat and rich in protein.foremindTo intend; predetermine.foremore(rare) Further forward.foremostPositioned in front of (all) others in space, most forward.foremove(ambitransitive) To move beforehand; move in advance.forenameA name that precedes the surname.foreneckThe front section of a bird's neck.forenoonSynonym of morning: the part of the day between sunrise and noon.forenoteA preceding note or message; a preface.forensal(archaic) Forensic.forensicRelating to the use of science and technology in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law.forepack(rare) A pack or container carried or located on the front or forward side.forepartThe front or anterior part of something.forepast(obsolete) That has passed; bygone.forepawsplural of forepawforepeak(nautical) The part of the hold of a ship within the angle of the bow.foreplanA plan, device, or strategy created in advance.foreplay(sex) The acts at the beginning of a (usually human) sexual encounter that serve to build up sexual arousal.forerankThe first rank; the front row.foreread(transitive) To signify beforehand; predict.forereefThe seaward side of a coral reef ecosystem.forerent(Scotland, historical) Rent due to be paid before the first crop is reaped.foreroomA room near the entrance of a building.forerule(transitive) To rule beforehand or ahead of timeforerunsthird-person singular simple present indicative of forerunforesaidsimple past and past participle of foresay.foresail(nautical, on a square-rigged ship) The lowest (and usually the largest) square sail hung on the foremastforesave(transitive, rare) To save (money or a person) beforehand or in advance.foreseek(transitive) To seek beforehand; seek in advance.foreseenpast participle of foreseeforeseerA person who foreseesforeseesthird-person singular simple present indicative of foreseeforesend(transitive) To send before; send beforehand.foreshewObsolete spelling of foreshow.foreship(archaic) The fore part of a ship.foreshopA front shop; a shop placed near the front, facing the streetforeshot(chemistry) The spirits that first come over when an alcoholic liquid is distilled.foreshow(transitive, archaic) To show in advance; to foretell, predict.foresideThe front or fore part of anything; front face of a thing; front side.foresignA sign given in advance; a foreshadow; a premonition; omen.foresing(transitive) To sing beforehand or in advance.foreskin(anatomy) The nerve-dense, retractable fold of skin which covers and protects the glans of the penis in humans and some other mammals.foreslay(transitive, rare, chiefly poetic) To slay beforehand or in advance.foreslewsimple past of foreslayforeslow(obsolete, intransitive) To be slow or tardy; to slow down.foresongA song sung as an opener to an event or story; preludeforespur(anatomy, zoology) A spur positioned at the fore, or facing forward.forestal(uncommon) Relating to forestry (cultivating forests for harvest).forestay(nautical) A stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing shipforestedCovered in forest.forestem(nautical) The front part of a vessel.forestepan initial, previous, or early step; a prior stage or phase in a process or development cycleforesterA person who practices forestry.forestry(uncountable) The science of planting and growing trees in forests.foretack(nautical) The fore tack (part of a sail)foretake(transitive) To take, receive, or adopt beforehand; assume.foretaleAn account or telling given as an introduction to a larger body of work; prologue; a prior or previous recollection or account of eventsforetalkA foreword; preface.foretell(ambitransitive) To predict; to tell (the future) before it occurs; to prophesy.foretestA test conducted or given beforehand; a preliminary test conducted before the inception of an experiment or evaluation.foretide(rare, literal, figurative) An early tide (tidal surge).foretimeA time previous to the present, or to a time alluded to or implied; former time or times.foretoldsimple past and past participle of foretellforetypeA type or figure occurring beforehand or in advance; forerunner; predecessor; prototypeforewallThe foremost outer wall of a fortification; rampart, bulwark.forewardMisspelling of forward.forewarnTo warn in advance.foreweep(obsolete) To weep before; usher in with weeping.forewentsimple past of foregoforewindA favourable wind.forewingAlternative form of fore wing.forewish(transitive) To wish or desire beforehand.forewordAn introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; especially, one written by another person (not the author of the work thus introduced).foreworkA fortifying structure erected for defense, such as an embankment, wall, or tower.foreworn(archaic) Synonym of forworn.foreyardA yard in front; front yardforfaint(archaic) Very faint; languishing; pitiful; arm.forfairn(archaic, UK dialectal, chiefly Scotland) Forlorn; destitute; worn out; jaded.forfeitsplural of forfeitforfendsthird-person singular simple present indicative of forfendforfight(transitive, obsolete) To defend.forgemanA person who works at a forge; a blacksmith on a large scale.forgemenplural of forgemanforgingsplural of forgingforgitty(UK dialectal) Forgetful.forgivenpast participle of forgiveforgiverA person who forgives.forgivesthird-person singular simple present indicative of forgiveforgoingpresent participle and gerund of forgoforguilt(obsolete, transitive) To bring into a state of guilt; make guilty.forinsec(obsolete) Describing the service owed to the superior of one's feudal lord.forisome(biochemistry) Any of a class of proteins occurring in the sieve tubes of Fabaceae.forjudge(transitive, obsolete except as a legal term) To exclude, oust, or dispossess by a judgment; prohibit (from).forkableCapable of being moved or separated with a fork.forkball(baseball) A baseball pitch, much like the sinker.forkbombAlternative form of fork bomb.forkedlyIn a forked shape or pattern.forkfulsplural of forkfulforkhead(biochemistry) A sequence of amino acids that forms a motif, in FOX proteins, that binds to DNA.forklessWithout a fork or forks.forkliftTo move or stack with, or as if with, such a vehicle.forklikeResembling or characteristic of a fork.forkloadA generous forkful.forkolinMisspelling of forskolin.forktailAny of various small insectivorous birds in the genus Enicurus.forkweedThe alga Dictyota dichotomaforkwiseIn the manner of a fork.forlagen(obsolete, UK dialectal) Exhausted; worn out.forleave(ambitransitive, obsolete) To depart from (someone); leave (someone) behind; abandon; forsake; desert; give up; relinquish.forlorneObsolete form of forlorn.formableAble to be formed.formalinA solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant and to preserve biological specimens.formallyIn a formal manner.formantsplural of formantformatedsimple past and past participle of formateformatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of formateformator(semiotics) A symbol that indicates a relationship between designators.formazan(chemistry) the organic nitrogen compound H₂NN=CHN=NH or any of its derivativesformbookA book that lists the current form of racehorses (position in recent races, times fallen, weights carried etc)formedon(British, law, historical) A writ of right for a tenant in tail in case of a discontinuance of the estate tail.formeret(architecture) One of the half-ribs against the walls in a ceiling vaulted with ribs.formerlyat some time in the pastformfeedAlternative spelling of form feed.formicanOf or pertaining to ants.formicid(zoology) Any member of the ant family Formicidae.formlessWithout form; shapeless.formlikeResembling a form (document to be filled in).formline(art) A curvilinear line fundamental to Native American art of the Pacific Northwest.formozan(organic chemistry) Any of a class of dyes derived from the reduction of tetrazolium saltsformroomAlternative form of form room.formulaeplural of formulaformularFollowing or relating to a formula; formulaic.formulasplural of formulaformwiseIn terms of form.formwork(construction) A temporary mold, made from planks, into which concrete is poured.formycin(organic chemistry) A C-nucleoside, (2S,3R,4S,5R)-2-(7-amino-2H-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidin-3-yl)-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolane-3,4-diol, that inhibits the E. coli enzyme purine nucleoside phosphorylaseforncast(transitive, obsolete) To arrange beforehand; forecast.fornenstAlternative form of forenenst.fornical(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the fornixfornicesplural of fornixforraderPronunciation spelling of forwarder.forraignObsolete spelling of foreign.forraineObsolete spelling of foreign.forrards(representing dialect pronunciation) Forwards.forreignObsolete spelling of foreign.forsakenDeserted; abandoned.forsakerOne who forsakes.forsakesthird-person singular simple present indicative of forsakeforscald(transitive) To scald completely; scorch.forsench(transitive, obsolete) To submerge; cause to sink; drown.forshakeMisspelling of forsake.forshame(intransitive, obsolete) To be ashamed; be greatly ashamed.forshape(transitive, obsolete) To metamorphose; change the shape of; transform.forslack(intransitive, rare) To slack up; be or grow slack; pall.forsleep(archaic, intransitive) To be overcome with sleep.forsling(transitive, archaic) To swallow down; gobble up.forslongsimple past of forslingforsloth(transitive) To lose, miss, neglect, spoil, or waste through sloth.forslungsimple past of forslingforsmite(obsolete, transitive) To smite in pieces; strike down.forsooth(archaic or poetic) Used as an intensifier, often ironic: indeed, really, truthfully.forspakesimple past of forspeakforspare(transitive, UK dialectal) To spare; do without.forspeak(transitive, obsolete) To bewitch, to charm.forspend(transitive) To spend up; spend completely; exhaust, as by overexertion.forspent(archaic, poetic) exhaustedforspill(transitive) To destroy; ruin; lose.forspokesimple past of forspeakforstallObsolete form of forestall.forstand(transitive) To stand against; stand in front of so as to bar the way; block; oppose; withstand.forsteal(transitive, obsolete) To steal away, rob, deprive.forstolesimple past of forstealforswart(ambitransitive, obsolete) To blacken; make or become swart or swarthy; sunburn.forsweal(transitive, obsolete) To burn up.forswear(transitive) To renounce or deny something, especially under oath.forswelt(intransitive, obsolete) To die.forswing(transitive, obsolete) To beat; whip.forswink(transitive, archaic poetic or obsolete) To exhaust by labour; overwork.forsworesimple past of foreswearforswornHaving lied under oath; perjured.forswunk(obsolete) totally worn out from workforteach(transitive, obsolete) To unteach; contradict; misteach.forthcut(obsolete) To cut; plow.forthink(transitive, impersonal) To cause distress or regret to; cause to regret or repent; to vex.forthputThat which is put forth; a forthputting; product.forthrow(transitive) To throw off; cast off; reject.forthset(transitive, puristic) To set forth; present to view; display.forthwax(intransitive, obsolete) To grow forth; grow to excess; increase; come on.fortiethThe ordinal form of the number forty.fortlikeResembling or characteristic of a fort.fortnethAlternative form of fortnith.fortniteObsolete form of fortnight.fortnith(Northern England dialectal, obsolete) Alternative form of fortnight.fortread(transitive, obsolete) To tread down; tread underfoot; trample upon; crush; destroy by trampling.fortress(chess) A position that, if obtained by the weaker side, will prevent penetration by the opposing side, generally achieving a draw.fortuity(uncountable) The state of being fortuitous.fortunedHaving a (with a descriptive word, particular kind of) fortune (“destiny; wealth”).fortunesplural of fortunefortyishClose to the number fortyfortyoneAlternative form of forty-one.fortysixAlternative form of forty-six.foruming(Internet slang) Participation in an Internet forum.forumite(Internet slang) One who frequents an Internet forum.forwardsSynonym of forward in most senses.forwaste(transitive, obsolete) To waste; waste completely; lay waste to; desolate.forweary(transitive, obsolete) To weary utterly; tire out.forworth(intransitive, rare, Scotland, Northern England, obsolete) To perish, forfare; come to nought or ruin; go wrong.forwound(transitive, obsolete) To wound or injure severely.foryield(dialectal or obsolete) to pay back; recompense.foskolinMisspelling of forskolin.fossetteA little hollow; a dimple.fosseway(Ancient Rome) A Roman military road built with a fosse or ditch on either side for drainage and defense purposes.fossicksthird-person singular simple present indicative of fossickfossiledfossilized; converted into a fossilfosteredsimple past and past participle of fosterfostererOne who fosters; one who is designated to care for and nurture someone.fostressa female fostererfotograf(nonstandard) Eye dialect spelling of photograph.fougasseA type of lattice-shaped bread associated with the area of Provence.foughten(archaic) past participle of fightfoujdaryAlternative form of faujdari.foukousaAlternative form of fukusa.foulableCapable of becoming fouled.foulardsplural of foulardfoulmartAlternative form of foumart.foulnessThe state of being foul.foulsomeCharacterised or marked by foulness or filth; filthy; (by extension) wretched.foundersplural of founderfounderyDated form of foundry.foundingpresent participle and gerund of foundfoundoukAlternative spelling of fonduk.fountain(originally) A natural source of water; a spring.fountful(poetic, archaic) Full of fountains or springs.fountlet(archaic, poetic) A small fountain.fourball(golf) A match between two teams of two golfers, each playing his or her own ball throughout the round rather than alternating shots, and each hole won by the team whose individual golfer has the lowest score.fourbery(archaic) deceit, an unprincipled action.fourcheeAlternative form of fourche (“forked”).foureyedAlternative spelling of four-eyed.fourfoldFour times as great; quadruple.fourgram(linguistics) An n-gram consisting of four items from a sequence.fourling(crystallography) A compound or twin crystal consisting of four individuals.fourneau(mining, archaic) The chamber of a mine in which the powder is placed.fournessThe property or state of being four in number.fourpeat(US, slang) To win something four times consecutively.fourplaySynonym of quad play.fourrier(obsolete) A harbinger (someone who provides lodgings).foursiesA call in any children's game, such as jacks, where four actions must be performed.foursomeA group of four, a quartet or a game (such as golf) played by four players, especially by two teams of two.fourspotThe fourspot flounderfourteenThe cardinal number occurring after thirteen and before fifteen.fourthlyIn the fourth place; fourth in a row.fourtiesMisspelling of forties.fourtino(informal, astronomy) Any astronomical object, on the edge of the Kuiper Belt, whose orbit has a 1:4 resonance with the planet Neptune.foveallyTowards the foveafoveatedsimple past and past participle of foveatefoveolaeplural of foveolafoveolar(anatomy) Relating to the foveola.foveolasplural of foveolafoveoletAlternative form of foveole (“small fovea or depression”).fovillaeplural of fovillafowlkind(rare) All fowl, considered as a group.fowllikeLike, resembling, or similar to a fowl or fowls.fowlyardAn enclosure for keeping domesticated fowl.foxaline(dated) Imitation fox fur.foxberryThe plant cowberry or lingonberry, Vaccinium vitis-idaea.foxgloveAny of genus Digitalis of about 20 species of herbaceous biennials native to the Old World, certain of which are prized for their showy flowers. The drug digitalis or digoxin was first isolated from the plant.foxholesplural of foxholefoxhoundAny of several medium-sized breeds of dog developed for hunting.foxhuntsplural of foxhuntfoxinessThe characteristic or quality of being foxy.foxishlyIn a foxish way.foxproofResistant to the predations of foxes.foxsharkAlternative form of fox sharkfoxtailsplural of foxtailfoxtress(UK, slang) A physically attractive woman.foxtrotsplural of foxtrotfoyaiticOf or relating to the mineral foyaite.foyalite(mineralogy) A fine-grained Plutonic syenite made up of orthoclase, nepheline, hornblende, and accessory mica, sodalite, zircon, noselite, and pyroxene.foziness(Scotland) The state of being fozy; lack of spirit; dullness.frabjousFabulous, joyous; great, wonderful.fracasesplural of fracasfraccing(oil industry) Alternative spelling of fracking.fracking(oil industry) Hydraulic fracturing.fractalsplural of fractalfractile(statistics) The value of a distribution for which some fraction of the sample lies below.fractingAlternative form of fracking.fractionA part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.fractoneA structure, in the brain, associated with neurogenesis, gliogenesis, and angiogenesisfractureAn instance of breaking, a place where something has broken.fradicinA certain antibiotic.fraenulaplural of fraenulumfraenumsplural of fraenumfragfest(video games) Video gameplay, especially for multiple players, involving extreme action, deadly combat, explosions, etc.fragging(US military slang) The premeditated murder of one's superior officer in a military unitfragipanA diagnostic soil horizon of the USDA soil taxonomy, an altered subsurface soil layer that restricts water flow and root penetration.fragmentA part broken off; a small, detached portion; an imperfect part, either physically or not.fragrantSweet-smelling; having a pleasant (usually strong) scent or fragrance.frailestsuperlative form of frail: most frailfrailingpresent participle and gerund of frailfrailishSomewhat frail.fraininga questioningfraisierA kind of sponge cake with strawberries.framableAlternative form of frameable.framboid(geology) A microscopic aggregate or roughly spheroidal cluster of grainsframecel(incel slang, derogatory, offensive) An incel with the skeletal structure of an adolescent boy.framefulA quantity that fills a frame (any sense).framelet(mathematics) A wavelet frame.framenet(linguistics) A semantic frame in the FrameNet projectframesawA kind of saw consisting of a narrow flexible blade held under tension within a frame, used for cutting wood or stone.frameset(cycling) A bicycle's frame plus the front fork.frameupsplural of frameupframpold(England, regional) Bad-tempered, angry, disagreeable.francate(inorganic chemistry) Any oxyanion of francium; any salt containing such an ionfranciumThe chemical element (symbol Fr) with an atomic number of 87. It is an intensely radioactive alkali metal that is not found in nature.francize(transitive) Synonym of frenchify, to make French or more French-like.frangent(obsolete) Causing fracture; breaking.frangula(medicine) The bark of Rhamnus frangula used as a laxative or catharticfrankersplural of frankerfrankestsuperlative form of frank: most frankfrankingpresent participle and gerund of frankfranklin(historical) A freeholder, especially as belonging to a class of landowners in the 14th and 15th century ranking at the bottom of the gentry.frantickObsolete form of frantic.fraochanAlternative form of fraughan.frappingpresent participle and gerund of frapfrataxin(biochemistry) A class of protein found in mitochondria.fratboysplural of fratboyfrathole(US, slang, derogatory) An obnoxious frat boy.fratlike(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a fraternity (social organization of male students).fratressA woman in charge of the furniture in a convent.frattish(rare) Synonym of fratty.fraudful(archaic) fraudulent.fraughan(Ireland) The bilberry or whortleberry (Vaccinium myrtillus).frauleinA young German woman.fraxetin(organic chemistry) A hydrolysis product of fraxin; 7,8-dihydroxy-6-methoxycoumarin.fraxidin(organic chemistry) The chromenone 8-hydroxy-6,7-dimethoxychromen-2-onefraxininAn extract obtained from the bark of the ash tree.frayableThat can fray or be frayedfrazzledsimple past and past participle of frazzlefrazzlesthird-person singular simple present indicative of frazzlefreakdomThe state or quality of being freakish, strange, or bizarre.freakend(slang) A wild and freaky weekend.freakeryThat which is freakish or grotesque.freakful(archaic) Full of whims or caprices.freakiercomparative form of freaky: more freakyfreakilyIn a freaky manner.freaking(minced oath, slang, chiefly US, euphemistic) Fucking.freakishResembling a freak.freakjob(colloquial, derogatory) A crazy, possibly dangerous, person.freakout(slang) A frightening or disorientating experience, especially one that results from the use of a hallucinogenic drug.frecency(computing, rare) Any heuristic that combines the frequency and recency into a single measure, typically used to predict page revisits in a web browser.freckledHaving freckles; covered with freckles.frecklesplural of frecklefredaineA prank; an escapade.freeableAble to be freed.freeaboo(Internet slang, often derogatory) A non-American person who is obsessed with the United States and American culture.freeball(intransitive, slang) To not wear underpants beneath one's outer clothing.freebase(chemistry) The purified, dry form of an amine, especially an alkaloid natural product, that is normally used in solution.freebeesplural of freebeefreebiesplural of freebiefreebootTo pillage or plunder.freebornBorn free rather than in bondage or as a slavefreeburnAn unconstrained fire.freedite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic greenish yellow mineral containing arsenic, chlorine, copper, lead, and oxygen.freediveAlternative form of free-dive.freedmanA man who has been released from a condition of slavery.freedmenplural of freedmanfreedomeArchaic spelling of freedom.freedomsplural of freedomfreedumb(slang, derogatory, US politics) Stupidity masquerading as love of freedom; an assertion of one's personal liberty which is perceived to be unreasonable or motivated by stupidity.freefall(physics) A state of motion affected by no acceleration or force other than that of gravity.freefeedAlternative form of free-feed.freefellsimple past of freefallfreeflow(attributively) A style of self-service restaurant or cafeteria where customers can select from various food items without waiting in a queue.freeformAlternative spelling of free-form.freehandDrawn using the hand without any helping device.freeholdFreehold tenure.freehood(rare or nonstandard) The state or condition of being free; freedom.freekickAlternative spelling of free kick.freelage(Scotland, Northern England) Privilege; immunity; franchise; the freedom or privilege of a burgess in a corporation.freeline(fishing) To fish with a simple hook and bait, without floats, sinkers, etc.freelist(programming) Alternative form of free list.freeload(intransitive, derogatory) To exploit the generosity of others without giving anything in return.freelook(video games) mouselookfreemail(Internet, chiefly attributive) An email service provided free of charge to the public.freemiumOffering basic services for free while charging a premium for advanced or special features.freenessThe state or condition of being free (unconstrained, unconfined, unencumbered, unobstructed, or free-spirited).freepingpresent participle and gerund of freepfreeportAlternative form of free port.freepost(UK) A postal service allowing an electoral candidate, political party or government department to send mail wholly paid for by Royal Mail (as the statutory universal postal service provider).freeride(sports) To take part in a sport, such as skiing or snowboarding, on natural terrain and without set goals or rules.freerodesimple past of freeridefreeroll(poker) A poker tournament with no entry fee.freeship(India) A studentship offered at no cost to the student.freesomeCharacterised or marked by freedom.freespinAlternative spelling of free spin.freesterA person engaged in an unconstrained state.freetailMexican free-tailed bat, Tadarida brasiliensisfreetard(Internet slang, derogatory, offensive, vulgar) A zealous advocate of free software.freeware(software) Complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as viewing advertising) for its use. Freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code.freewaysplural of freewayfreewillVoluntary, done of one's own accord.freezersplural of freezerfreezing(literally) Suffering or causing frost.fregatid(zoology) Any member of the Fregatidae; a frigatebird.freightsplural of freightfremedlyAs a fremd or stranger.fremesis(informal) An arch frenemy.fremitusA vibration which is perceptible on palpation or auscultation.fremsome(UK dialectal, Northern England) Unfamiliar.frenatinAny of a group of peptides in the skin of the white-lipped tree frog (Litoria infrafrenata).frenched(cooking) Alternative form of Frenched.frenchesthird-person singular simple present indicative of frenchfreneticFrenzied and frantic, harried; having extreme enthusiasm or energy.frenular(anatomy) Relating to the frenulum.frenulum(anatomy) A small fold or ridge of tissue that supports or restrains the motion of the part to which it is attached, in particular a fold of skin beneath the tongue, or between the lip and the gum.frenziedIn a state of hurry, panic or wild activity.frenziesplural of frenzyfrenzilyfrenziedly; madlyfrequentDone or occurring often; common.frescoedPainted with frescos ("an artwork made by applying water-based pigment to wet or fresh lime mortar or plaster").frescoerA fresco painter.frescoesplural of frescofreshensthird-person singular simple present indicative of freshenfreshersplural of fresherfreshestsuperlative form of fresh: most freshfreshetsplural of freshetfreshiesplural of freshiefreshishSomewhat fresh.freshman(US, Canada, Philippines) a person (of either sex) entering the first year of an institution, especially a high school (ninth grade for US, grade 9 for Canada, grade 7 for Philippines), a university, or legislative bodyfreshmenplural of freshmanfresnelsplural of fresnelfressing(obsolete) The act of eating without restraint; devouring.fretfullArchaic form of fretful.fretlessOf a stringed instrument, not having frets on the fingerboard.fretsawsplural of fretsawfretsomeCharacterised or marked by fretting or fretfulness; fidgety, restless.frettingAn irritation or worrying; a worry.fretworkOrnamental woodwork either carved in low relief or cut through.freudianAlternative letter-case form of Freudian.friaressA female friar.friariesplural of friaryfriationThe act of breaking up or pulverizing.fribbler(archaic) One who trifles or behaves frivolously.fricadelAlternative form of frikadelle.fricandoArchaic form of fricandeau.fricated(phonetics) Made fricative.fricking(colloquial, euphemistic) A minced oath of "fucking" as an intensifier.frictionThe rubbing of one object or surface against another.frictiveOf, relating to, or caused by friction.fridstolArchaic form of frithstool.friendedsimple past and past participle of friendfriendlyGenerally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.friendom(nonstandard) The state or condition of being friends; friendhood.frienemyAlternative form of frenemy.friezingpresent participle and gerund of friezefrigatesplural of frigatefriggingpresent participle and gerund of frigfrightedsimple past and past participle of frightfrighten(transitive) To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.frigidlyIn a frigid manner; coldly; icily.frigoricA hypothetical fluid medium of cold, in analogy to caloric.frigorieA unit of rate of extraction of heat, used in refrigeration, equal to one calorie per hour.frijolesplural of frijolfrilleryfrilly ornamentationfrillies(informal) frilly clothingfrillilyIn a frilly manner.frillingpresent participle and gerund of frillfringentEncircling like a fringe; bordering.fringingpresent participle and gerund of fringefripperyOstentation, as in fancy clothing.frippish(obsolete) Gaudy, tawdry, showy in a cheap way.frisbeesplural of frisbeefrisetteAlternative form of frizette.friseursplural of friseurfriskals(obsolete) Leapings; capers.friskful(rare) Lively; frolicsome.friskiercomparative form of frisky: more friskyfriskilyin a frisky mannerfriskingpresent participle and gerund of friskfrissonsplural of frissonfristing(UK dialectal) A delay; suspension; postponement.fritanga(countable) A restaurant that serves Nicaraguan food.frittataA crustless quiche: a molded omelette in which vegetables, cheese, etc., are mixed into the eggs and cooked together.frittersplural of fritterfrittingpresent participle and gerund of fritfritwarePottery in which frit is added to clay to reduce its fusion temperature.friulano(Canada) A cow's-milk cheese with firm pale-yellow flesh and a mild flavour, originating in Friuli, Italy.frivolerOne who frivols, or acts frivolously.frizetteA fringe of hair or curls around a woman's forehead.frizziercomparative form of frizzy: more frizzyfrizziesplural of frizzyfrizzilyIn a frizzy manner.frizzingpresent participle and gerund of frizzfrizzledsimple past and past participle of frizzlefrizzlerOne who, or that which, frizzles.frobnitzSynonym of gizmo.frockingpresent participle and gerund of frockfrockishResembling or characteristic of a frock.frogeyedAlternative spelling of frog-eyed.frogfishAny of several benthic anglerfish, of the family Antennariidae, having a frog-like mouth with a lure.froggeryA place or enclosure where frogs are kept, and often bred.froggessAlternative form of frogess.froggiesplural of froggyfroggilyIn a froggy way.froggingA set of decorative looped fastener on a garment, especially on a military uniform.froggishResembling or characteristic of a frog (amphibian).froghoodThe state or period of being a frog.frogitis(informal, pathology, uncommon) A supposed knee ailment caused by watching TV cross-legged for extended periods.frogkindThe entirety of frogs; all frogs collectively as a group.froglegsAlternative form of frog legs.froglessWithout frogs.froglikeSimilar to a frog (amphibian), or to a characteristic of a frog.froglinga young or little frogfrognessthe state, quality, or condition of a frog.frogskinThe skin of a frog, or leather made from it.frogsomeCharacteristic of frogs or marked by froggishness; froglyfroideurA cold or indifferent manner.frolicly(obsolete) In a frolicsome manner; gaily or joyfully.frollickObsolete form of frolic.fromagerA cheese merchant.fromentyAlternative form of frumenty.fromwardTurned away; averse.frondageThe fronds of plants generally.frondent(archaic) Covered with leaves; leafy.frondeurA political rebelfrondlet(botany) A very small frond.frondous(botany) frondosefrontageThe front part of a property or building that faces the street.frontateSynonym of frontated.frontendAlternative form of front end.frontersplural of fronterfrontierThe part of a country which borders or faces another country or unsettled region.fronting(phonology) A phonological relationship where a front vowel is found in place of a relative back vowel in an inflected form of a word.frontish(informal, rare) Somewhat to the front.frontletThe forehead of an animal, especially of a deer or stag (including the antlers).frontlitilluminated with light from the frontfrontmanAlternative spelling of front man: a person acting as the public face of an organization.frontmenplural of frontmanfrontonsplural of frontonfrontoon(architecture) Alternative form of fronton (“a pediment”).frontrunAlternative form of front run.froodite(mineralogy) An opaque metallic grey mineral containing bismuth and palladium.froofrooAlternative spelling of frou-frou.froppish(obsolete) peevish; frowardfrostbitsimple past of frostbitefrostbowA white arc or circle in the sky during frosty weather, formed by reflection of sunlight from ice crystals floating in the air.frostiercomparative form of frosty: more frostyfrostilyIn a frosty manner.frosting(US) Icing, a sweet, often creamy and thick, covering for cakes and other baked goods.frostnipThe first stage of frostbite, involving paling or reddening, numbness, etc.froterer(obsolete, nonce word) One who frotes; one who rubs or chafes.frothersplural of frotherfrotherySomething lightweight or insubstantial; froth; drivel.frothilyIn a frothy way.frothingpresent participle and gerund of frothfrottage(sexuality) To rub parts of the body against those of another person for sexual stimulation.frotteurOne who commits an act of frotteurism.frottingpresent participle and gerund of frotfrottoirSynonym of rubboard.frottola(music) The predominant type of Italian popular secular song of the late fifteenth and early sixteenth century, and the most important and widespread predecessor to the madrigal.froufrouAlternative spelling of frou-frou.frouzilyIn a frouzy manner.frownfulFrowning; scowlingfrowniesplural of frownyfrowningpresent participle and gerund of frownfrowsiercomparative form of frowsy: more frowsyfrowsilyIn a frowsy manner.frowziercomparative form of frowzy: more frowzyfrowzilyIn a frowzy mannerfrowzledMessy and unkempt, especially of hair.frozenlyWhile, or as if, frozen; in a manner that is cold, unfeeling, unmoving, etc.fructify(intransitive) To bear fruit; to generate useful products or ideas.fructive(formal) fructuous; fruitfulfructose(biochemistry) A monosaccharide ketose sugar, formula C₆H₁₂O₆.fructure(obsolete) use, fruits or enjoymentfrugallyIn a frugal manner.fruitadeSynonym of ade (“drink made from a fruit”).fruitageFruit, collectively.fruitbatAlternative spelling of fruit bat.fruitersplural of fruiterfruitery(dated) A place where fruit is stored.fruitfly(deprecated in zoologic systematic nomenclature) Alternative spelling of fruit fly.fruitfulFavourable to the growth of fruit or useful vegetation; not barren.fruitiercomparative form of fruity: more fruityfruitify(intransitive) To produce fruit, seeds, or spores; to fruit.fruitilyIn a fruity way.fruitingpresent participle and gerund of fruitfruitionThe fulfillment of something worked for.fruitive(obsolete) Of or pertaining to enjoymentfruitletA young, unripe fruitfruitset(biology) A set of fruits from the same organism.frumenty(chiefly historical) A porridge made by boiling hulled wheat, typically with additional ingredients such as milk, egg yolks, and/or almond milk, traditionally served with venison or porpoise.frumertyAlternative form of frumenty.frumgild(historical) In Anglo-Saxon law, the first payment made to the kindred of a person slain, toward the recompense of his murder.frumiousExtremely angry.frumperyFrumpish appearance or behaviour.frumpilyIn a frumpy manner.frumpishPoorly dressed; wearing drab, lifeless, ill-fitting clothing, or being clothing of this kind.frustoseMisspelling of fructose.frustrumMisspelling of frustum.frustule(botany) The siliceous shell of a diatom.frustumsplural of frustumfrybread(Western US) Fried bread.fubarite(petrology, colloquial) A rock that has been brecciated, metamorphosed, or otherwise transformed to the point where its origin cannot be recognized.fucaleanRelating to or characteristic of brown algae of the order Fucales.fuchsiasplural of fuchsiafuchsineA dye (rosaniline hydrochloride, C₂₀H₁₉N₃·HCl) usually a deep red or magenta colour.fuchsinsplural of fuchsinfuchsite(mineralogy) A green variety of muscovitefucivoreAn organism which feeds primarily on seaweed.fuckable(slang, vulgar) Capable of, or suitable for, being fucked; sexually attractive.fuckably(vulgar) In a fuckable manner.fuckbait(neologism, slang, vulgar) Somebody who deserves or merits sex.fuckball(derogatory, slang, vulgar) Term of abusefuckbookAlternative form of fuck book.fuckcake(vulgar, derogatory) jerk, asshole, bastard (unlikable or unpleasant person)fuckdoll(slang, vulgar) A love doll.fuckface(vulgar, derogatory or offensive) An ugly or otherwise undesirable or annoying person.fuckfest(vulgar, slang, countable) An orgy, an act of group sex.fuckhead(vulgar, derogatory, offensive) A stupid or otherwise undesirable person.fuckhole(literally) The anus or vagina, especially in the context of penetrative sex.fuckless(slang, vulgar) Devoid of sexual intercourse.fuckling(slang, vulgar, derogatory) A stupid or annoying person.fuckload(vulgar, slang, often humorous) An indeterminate but large number.fucklord(derogatory or offensive, slang, vulgar) Term of abuse.fuckmate(vulgar, slang) A fuckbuddy; a friend with whom one has casual sex without commitments.fuckmeat(vulgar, slang) human beings regarded as objects for sexual intercoursefuckness(vulgar, derogatory, slang, nonstandard, rare) The condition of being undesirable.fucknose(humorous, slang, vulgar) A term of abuse.fucknutsUsed to express dismay or discontent.fuckover(vulgar) An act of trickery.fuckplug(slang, vulgar) A buttplug with a hollow core used for penetration.fuckpole(slang, vulgar) A penis.fuckroom(slang, vulgar) Rare form of fuck room.fuckship(vulgar) A union based primarily on sex.fuckshit(countable, vulgar, slang, derogatory) An obnoxious person.fuckshop(rare, vulgar) A brothel.fuckslut(vulgar, derogatory) A sexually promiscuous person; usually a woman.fucksome(vulgar, of a person) Characterised or marked by sexual activity.fucksore(vulgar, slang) A genital abrasion as a result of a sexually transmitted disease, typically from a herpes virus.fuckster(derogatory) An undesirable person.fucktape(vulgar, slang) A sex tape.fucktard(derogatory, offensive, vulgar slang) An extraordinarily stupid person.fucktwat(neologism, vulgar, informal, derogatory or offensive) A stupid or otherwise undesirable person.fucktwit(neologism, derogatory or offensive, vulgar) An extremely foolish person.fuckweed(derogatory, offensive, slang, vulgar) A term of abuse.fuckwindSynonym of windfucker.fuckwitsplural of fuckwitfucoidal(botany) fucoidfucoidan(biochemistry) A sulfated polysaccharide found in several seaweedsfucoidin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of fucosan sulfates present in brown algae of the genus Fucus.fucoside(organic chemistry) Any glycoside of fucose.fuculose(biochemistry) A deoxysugar related to tagatosefudanshi(fandom slang) A male fan of yaoi.fuddlingpresent participle and gerund of fuddlefudgebag(slang, derogatory, minced oath) A despicable or stupid person.fudgicleAn ice-cream (on a stick) flavoured with fudgefuehrersplural of fuehrerfuelling(British spelling) (Canadian spelling, common) present participle and gerund of fuelfuelwoodwood grown or felled for use as commercial fuelfugacityA measure of the tendency of a fluid to expand or escape.fugelmanAlternative form of fugleman.fuggedit(informal) Pronunciation spelling of forget it.fughetta(music) A short, condensed version of a fugue.fugitiveFleeing or running away; escaping.fugleman(by extension) A political leader, or a ringleader.fujobait(Japanese fiction, fandom slang) An anime, manga, or other piece of media created to appeal to fujoshi.fujoshit(fandom slang, vulgar, derogatory) A fujoshi.fukalite(mineralogy) A mineral comprising mostly calcium, oxygen, and silicon.fukinane(organic chemistry) A sesquiterpene hydrocarbon 2,7,7a-trimethyl-2-propan-2-yl-3,3a,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H-indene; any of many naturally-occurring derivatives of this compoundfulcrate(botany) Propped; supported by accessory organsfulcrumsplural of fulcrumfulfillsthird-person singular simple present indicative of fulfillfulgenceThe quality of being fulgent, or brilliantly shining.fulgency(obsolete) brightness; splendour; glitter; effulgencefulgorid(zoology) Any hemipteran of the family Fulgoridaefulgural(uncommon) Of or related to lightning, particularly (historical) in reference to its use in divination.fulicine(ornithology, rare) Of, or pertaining to coots.fulimartObsolete form of foumart.fullback(field hockey) A defensive player who assists the goalie in preventing the opposing team from scoring.fulldive(science fiction) Virtual reality technology that inputs sensory data directly into a user's brain (especially when the brain may also act upon the technology), which is usually a brain–computer interface, brain implant, or any other similar technology.fulleredsimple past and past participle of fullerfullerolSynonym of fullerenol.fullfeed(transitive) To overfeed; feed to fullness or excess; make plump; fatten.fullfillMisspelling of fulfill.fullhead(usually archaic, or in reference to Christianity) Fullness.fullmadeComplete; fully made; perfected.fullmartObsolete form of foumart.fullmoonAlternative form of full moon.fullnessBeing full; completeness.fullsizeAlternative form of full-size.fullsomeArchaic form of fulsome.fullstopAlternative spelling of full stop.fulltimeAlternative form of full-time.fullwiseto the full; completelyfulminedsimple past and past participle of fulminefulminesthird-person singular simple present indicative of fulminefulminicOf or pertaining to fulminic acid or its derivativesfulsamic(obsolete) Fulsomefulvenyl(organic chemistry) Any univalent radical derived from a fulvene.fulvettaAny of certain birds belonging to the genera Alcippe (Alcippe fulvettas), Fulvetta (typical fulvettas), Schoeniparus (pellorneid fulvettas), and Lioparus (golden-breasted fulvetta)fumarate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of fumaric acid; they are produced in the body as part of the urea cycle.fumarine(obsolete, organic chemistry) An alkaloid extracted from fumitory, now thought equivalent to protopine.fumarium(history) A smoke chamber used in Ancient Rome to enhance the flavor of wine.fumaroleAn opening in the ground that emits steam and gases due to volcanic activity.fumatoryOf or relating to smoke, smoking, or fumigation.fumblersplural of fumblerfumblingpresent participle and gerund of fumblefumehoodAlternative spelling of fume hood.fumelessWithout fumes.fumelikeResembling or characteristic of a fume.fumeraseMisspelling of fumarase.fumerateMisspelling of fumarate.fumerellAlternative form of femerell.fumeroleAlternative form of fumarole.fumetere(obsolete) fumitoryfumewortAny of various plants of the subfamily Fumarioideae or family Fumariaceae.fumidityThe state of being fumid or smoky.fumigantAny substance used, in the gaseous state, to fumigate or disinfect.fumigate(transitive) To disinfect, purify, or rid of vermin with the fumes of certain chemicals.fuminessThe quality of being fumy.fumitoryAny plant of the taxonomic genus Fumaria of annual herbaceous flowering plants in the family Papaveraceae, native to temperate Europe and Asia.fumosityThe quality of being fumous.fumously(archaic) In a fumous manner, in fumes; (by extension) angrilyfunaroseMisspelling of furanose.funboard(surfing) A type of surfboard which is roughly in between a shortboard and a mini-mal. A funboard is a little longer than a shortboard and with wider and somewhat rounded nose and tail, making it easier to paddle but still having most of the performance of a shortboard.functionWhat something does or is used for.functoid(computing, Microsoft BizTalk Server) A tool that transforms data from one form to another as it is routed from a source to a destination.functome(biochemistry, genetics) The complete set of functional molecular units in biological cells.fundableAble to be funded; deserving of funds.fundlessWithout funds.fundoshiA traditional Japanese men's and women's undergarment made from a length of cotton.fundulid(zoology) Any fish in the family Fundulidae.fundungiAlternative form of fundi (“the African cereal plant Digitaria exilis”).funebralAlternative form of funebrial.funerallObsolete form of funeral.funeralsplural of funeralfuneraryOf or relating to a funeral.funerate(obsolete, transitive) To bury with funeral rites.funerealOf or relating to a funeral.funerialSuiting a funeral; pertaining to burial.fungallyBy, or in terms of, fungus.fungemiaAlternative spelling of fungaemia.fungemicAlternative spelling of fungaemic.fungible(originally finance and commerce) Able to be substituted for something of equal value or utility.fungiblyIn a fungible manner.fungipodThe pseudopod of a fungal dendritic cellfunguria(medicine) The presence of fungus in the urine.fungusedOvergrown by fungus.funguses(uncommon) plural of fungusfunhouse(originally US) A structure, usually at a circus or amusement park, enclosing several interactive attractions such as distorting mirrors, ramps, slides, stairs, rotating barrel slides, etc., that usually do not involve performers.funicity(physics) An inbuilt quality of materials that permanently “remember” their original time and place of creation.funiculiplural of funiculusfuniform(chiefly biology, especially botany) Resembling a rope or cord.funkcore(music) An aggressive style of funk music influenced by rock or metal.funkhole(dated, military slang) A foxhole.funkiestsuperlative form of funky: most funkyfunklike(music) Similar to funk music, or funky.funksomeCharacterised or marked by funk (all senses)funksterA funk musician.funmakerA person who does or says funny things; a person who makes people laugh.funneledhaving a funnel, or shaped like a funnelfunniestsuperlative form of funny: most funnyfunnyishAlternative form of funny-ish.funnyman(informal) comedianfuracity(obsolete, rare) The habit of, or addiction to, theft; thievery.furamideA particular fungicide.furaneol(organic chemistry) A derivative of furanone, 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3-furanone, used in the flavour and perfume industries to impart a strawberry scent.furanoid(organic chemistry) Having a structure based on furan.furanoneThe unsaturated lactone 5H-furan-2-one, or any of its derivativesfuranose(chemistry) any cyclic hemiacetal form of a monosaccharide having a five-membered ring (the tetrahydrofuran skeleton)furanyne(organic chemistry) Any compound containing a furan ring joined to an alkynefurbelowA frill, flounce, or ruffle, as on clothing; a decorative piece of fabric, especially one gathered or pleated as into a ruffle, etc.furbishtObsolete form of furbished.furcatedforked or branchedfurcatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of furcatefurcatin(biochemistry) A natural product derived from Viburnum furcatum, with IUPAC name (2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-[[(2R,3R,4R)-3,4-dihydroxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]oxymethyl]-6-(4-prop-2-enylphenoxy)oxane-3,4,5-triolfurcoatsplural of furcoatfurculaeplural of furculafurcularShaped like a fork; furcatefurculum(anatomy) furcula (wishbone of birds)furfural(organic chemistry) A heterocyclic aldehyde derivative of furan, obtained commercially from bran, with several industrial uses.furfuran(organic chemistry) Furan.furfuryl(organic chemistry) The univalent radical derived from furfuralfuribund(formal, literary) Having a propensity to be furious; choleric, irate.furigana(Japanese typography) Kana printed next to or above a kanji or other character to indicate the pronunciation.furikakeA dry Japanese condiment for rice; typically a mixture of dried fish, sesame seeds, chopped seaweed, sugar, salt, and monosodium glutamate.furisodeA style of colourful silk kimono distinguishable by its long sleeves, associated with the formal celebration of Coming of Age Day by a young woman reaching the age of 20.furisomeCharacterised or marked by fury; furiousfurlableCapable of being furled, or rolled up.furlinedWith a lining made from fur.furlongsplural of furlongfurloughA leave of absence or vacation.furmentyAlternative form of frumenty.furnaced(in combinations) having a particular type or number of furnacesfurnacerA person employed to operate a furnace.furnacesplural of furnacefurnaceyResembling or characteristic of a furnace.furnishtObsolete form of furnished.furosine(organic chemistry) A compound formed by the hydrolysis of Amadori compounds in food; its level in processed foods is a measure of heat treatmentfuroxaneAlternative form of furoxan.furphiesplural of furphyfurpieceA neckpiece made from animal fur.furriend(informal) A pet.furriersplural of furrierfurrieryFurs in general.furriner(Now chiefly derogatory) Pronunciation spelling of foreigner.furrowedsimple past and past participle of furrowfurrowerA tool for creating furrows in the ground.furrydomThe realm or sphere of furries.furryismThe practice of being a furry.fursonal(furry subculture) personal; relating to oneself or one's fursonafurtaker(US) Someone who harvests wildlife for fur by hunting, trapping, or both; a hunter or a trapper who harvests pelts.furthersthird-person singular simple present indicative of furtherfurthestsuperlative form of far: most farfuruncle(pathology) A boil or infected, inflamed, pus-filled sore.fusarate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of fusaric acidfusarialOf or relating to the fusaria.fusarium(biology) Any of various fungi, of the genus Fusarium, some of which are pathogenic to plants and animals.fusarole(architecture) Synonym of astragalfuschiasMisspelling of fuchsias.fusegateA modular spillway sill invented in 1989 to improve dam safety by increasing water storage.fuselage(aeronautics) The main body of an aerospace vehicle; the long central structure of an aircraft to which the wings (or rotors), tail, and engines are attached, and which accommodates crew and cargo.fuselessWithout an electrical fuse.fuselikeResembling or characteristic of a fuse.fusensho(sumo) a win by default due to the opponent not appearing, normally due to injuryfuseplugAlternative form of fuse plug.fusidane(organic chemistry, medicine) Any of a class of antibiotics, produced by dermatophytes, that have a cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene structurefusidate(chemistry) A salt or ester of fusidic acid.fusiform(chiefly botany, zoology) Shaped like a spindle with yarn spun on it; having round or roundish cross-section and tapering at each end.fusileerAlternative form of fusilier.fusilierAn infantryman armed with a form of flintlock musket.fusinite(mineralogy) An inertinite maceral that preserves some features of the plant cell wall structure.fusional(linguistics, of a language) Tending to overlay many morphemes in a manner that can be difficult to segment.fusokine(biochemistry) Any of a group of interleukins that stimulate the immune systemfussableAble to be fussed with (in various senses).fussicky(UK, rare) fussy; fidgetyfussiestsuperlative form of fussy: most fussyfussocky(of a woman) Fat and unwieldy.fusteredsimple past and past participle of fusterfusteric(obsolete) The colouring matter of fustet, once used in dyeing.fustiestsuperlative form of fusty: most fustyfustilugAlternative form of fustilugs.futanari(countable) An intersex or hermaphroditic character, usually female with both a vagina and penis, in such a work.futarchyA form of government proposed by economist Robin Hanson, in which elected officials define measures of national welfare and prediction markets are used to determine which policies will have the most positive effect.futharksplural of futharkfuthorcsplural of futhorcfuthorksplural of futhorkfutilelyIn a futile manner.futility(uncountable) The quality of being futile or useless.futilous(obsolete) futile; triflingfutomakiLarge cylindrical sushi, often vegetarian, with nori on the outside and fillings chosen to complement each other.futuramaA palpable depiction of a (usually sensational) vision of the future.futurate(grammar) The use of a non-future-tense verb to express future time. In English, typically this refers to present-tense verbs.futurely(obsolete) In time to come.futuriseAlternative spelling of futurize.futurismThe study and prediction of possible futures.futurist(art) An adherent to the principles of the artistic movement of futurism.futurize(transitive) To bring into the future or make state of the art; modernize.futurousOf or relating to the futurefuxationClipping of niggerfuxation.fuzelessWithout a fuze.fuzzable(computing) Able to be fuzzed, i.e. tested with randomly generated input.fuzzballA ball of fuzzy material.fuzziestsuperlative form of fuzzy: most fuzzyfuzznutsplural of fuzznutfuzztailSynonym of broomtail (“small, inferior horse”).fuzztoneA fuzzy distortion effect sometimes used in rock music.fuzzwordA term that is deliberately vague or euphemistic in meaning.

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