English Words: F

18,613 words · Page 159 of 373

flabellateadj

Fan-shaped; having parts or segments that are flattened and lengthened on one side, such that they are long and narrow.

flabellatelyadv

In a flabellate manner.

flabellationnoun

The act of keeping cool by use of a fan or fan-like instrument.

flabelliformadj

Shaped like a fan; flabellate

flabellinervedadj

Having many nerves diverging radiately from the base.

flabellumnoun

A large fan used for religious ceremonies.

flabergastnoun

Archaic spelling of flabbergast.

flabergastationnoun

Alternative form of flabbergastation.

flabileadj

Liable to be blown about; pertaining to wind or breath.

flabrigastverb

To brag or boast.

FLACname

Initialism of Free Lossless Audio Codec.

flaccidadj

Flabby; lacking firmness or muscle tone.

flaccideradj

comparative form of flaccid: more flaccid

flacciditynoun

The condition of being flaccid.

flaccidlyadv

In a flaccid manner

flaccidnessnoun

The quality of being flaccid.

flaccifyverb

To render flaccid.

Flachname

A surname.

flacherienoun

A disease of silkworms, resulting from their consumption of infected or contaminated mulberry leaves.

Flacianismnoun

The religious beliefs of the Flacians.

Flacianistnoun

Synonym of Flacian.

flackverb

To flutter; palpitate.

flack catchernoun

Alternative form of flak catcher.

flackerverb

To flutter like a bird.

flackerynoun

The aggressive public relations activity associated with press agents

flacketnoun

A barrel-shaped bottle, or a flagon.

flaconnoun

A small stoppered glass bottle, often used for keeping perfume.

flacourtiaceousadj

Belonging to or formerly belonging to the family Flacourtiaceae.

fladgenoun

flagellation (as a sadomasochistic practice), or pornography that depicts it

fladrynoun

A string of flags (usually red) used to demarcate boundaries that contain wildlife such as wolves, and deter them from crossing.

flagnoun

A piece of cloth, often decorated with an emblem, used as a visual signal or symbol.

flag capenoun

A flag worn over the shoulders (in a manner resembling the capes of superheroes), usually as a patriotic gesture.

flag carriernoun

A person carrying a standard or flag, usually at sporting events and parades, previously on the battlefield.

flag cemnoun

Abbreviation of flag ceremony.

flag downverb

Use a flag or similar kind of signal to get someone's attention.

flag gunnoun

A gun in an artillery train bearing a flag.

flag lotnoun

An allotment of land at the rear of another property, with a long, narrow strip of land connecting it to the roadway.

flag of conveniencenoun

Registration of a ship in a country chosen for its low taxes, permissive regulations, etc.

flag on the playnoun

A penalty flag.

flag shaggernoun

A fervent nationalist who poses with, or decorates their neighbourhood with, national flags as an indicator of nationalism.

flag stopnoun

A train station at which trains stop only on request.

Flag Townname

Flagstaff, Arizona.

flag-bearernoun

One who carries a flag, especially at a ceremony.

flag-burningnoun

The act of burning a flag, especially the flag of a nation as an act of protest at that nation's activities.

flag-happyadj

Overly inclined to rule that an infraction has occurred.

flag-staffnoun

Alternative form of flagstaff.

flag-waggernoun

A member of the military who uses flags to send signals.

flag-wavernoun

A highly vocal and visible supporter of a cause.

flag-wavingnoun

Highly vocal and visible support given to a cause.

flagaciousadj

Alternative form of flagitious.

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The English alphabetical index for the letter F contains 18,613 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 373 pages, and you are currently viewing page 159. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.

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