| fire truck |
a large truck that firefighters ride in to go to a fire and that carries the things firefighters need to put out fires; fire engine. |
| fire up |
to get (something) burning, heating, or cooking. [2 definitions] |
| firewood |
wood that is burned for cooking or heating. |
| fireworks |
devices that burn or explode to make noise, bright lights, or brilliant colors. [2 definitions] |
| firm1 |
hard or solid when pressed; not soft. [2 definitions] |
| firm2 |
a business started by two or more people. |
| first |
before all others in time, importance, or quality. [5 definitions] |
| first aid |
emergency medical help given to a hurt or sick person while waiting for a doctor. |
| first-aid kit |
a container that holds supplies such as bandages and medicine for treating things like insect bites, wounds, and sudden illness. |
| first baseman |
in baseball, the player whose position is at first base while the other team is batting and whose primary function is to defend that base. |
| first-class |
of the highest in quality; best. [2 definitions] |
| firsthand |
from the source; directly. [2 definitions] |
| first off |
at once; immediately. |
| first-rate |
of the highest quality; excellent. |
| fish |
an animal that lives in water and has fins for swimming and gills for breathing. Fish are cold-blooded animals with skeletons inside their bodies. Most fish have scales on their skin. There are many kinds of fish, including salmon, goldfish, tuna, and sharks. [5 definitions] |
| fisherman |
someone who catches fish either as a sport or as a way to make a living. |
| fishery |
a business that catches or sells fish and other seafood. [2 definitions] |
| fishhook |
a metal hook with a barb and sharp tip, used to catch fish. |
| fishing |
the method, pastime, or occupation of catching or trying to catch fish. |
| fishing pole |
any long slender pole that is used in catching fish. A long line, often made of nylon, is loosely attached to the pole. This line has a hook attached to it on one end. |
| fishing rod |
a long thin pole with a line, hook, and often a reel that is used for catching fish. |