| flintlock |
an obsolete gun mechanism in which a flint strikes steel, making a spark that ignites the priming powder. [2 definitions] |
| flip1 |
to toss sharply so as to cause to turn over or spin. [9 definitions] |
| flip one's lid |
(slang) to lose control of oneself. |
| flip one's wig |
(slang) to lose control of oneself. |
| flipper |
a wide, flat limb such as on a whale, sea turtle, sea lion, or other aquatic animal, used esp. for swimming. [3 definitions] |
| flirt |
to act in a romantically or sexually enticing manner without serious intention; play at love. [6 definitions] |
| flit |
to fly or dart quickly and lightly; flutter. [3 definitions] |
| float |
to rest, stay, or drift on the surface of a liquid or in the midst of a gas such as air without sinking. [14 definitions] |
| flock1 |
a group of animals or birds of one kind keeping or kept together, such as geese or sheep. [4 definitions] |
| floe |
a mass of sheet ice floating usu. on the sea, or a detached piece of such a mass. |
| flood |
an overflowing of water onto land that is not normally under water. [8 definitions] |
| floodlight |
an electric lamp that casts a strong beam of light over a wide area. [3 definitions] |
| floor |
the lowest surface in a room, on which one stands. [9 definitions] |
| flop |
to fall down or over in a limp or heavy manner. [8 definitions] |
| floppy |
loosely hanging or flapping; softy flexible. [2 definitions] |
| floppy disk |
a thin flexible plastic disk with a magnetic coating, on which computer information can be stored; diskette; floppy. |
| flora |
plants collectively, esp. those of a particular area, period, or environment. (Cf. fauna.) [2 definitions] |
| floral |
of, concerning, or composed of flowers. |
| Florida |
a state in the southeastern tip of the United States. (abbr.: FL) |
| florist |
one whose profession is keeping, arranging, or growing flowers and ornamental plants in order to sell them. |
| floss |
silky thread with little twist used esp. in embroidery work. [5 definitions] |