| 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. |
| fish out of water |
someone in a place or situation where he or she does not feel comfortable. |
| fishy |
like a fish in taste or smell. [3 definitions] |
| fission |
the splitting of the nucleus of an atom into two or more nuclei. This makes more atoms of lighter elements and gives off large amounts of energy. |
| fist |
a person's hand with the fingers curled tightly into the palm. |
| fit1 |
proper or acceptable; right. [6 definitions] |
| fit2 |
a sudden attack, outbreak, or convulsion related to an illness. [2 definitions] |
| fitness |
the degree to which someone is suitable for a job or role. [2 definitions] |
| five |
the word for the Arabic numeral 5 and the Roman numeral V. [3 definitions] |
| fix |
to make stable or steady; fasten firmly; attach. [7 definitions] |
| fixed |
firmly placed, fastened, or positioned; unmoving. [2 definitions] |