| 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] |
| fixture |
something fixed into place as a permanent part. |
| fjord |
a long, narrow ocean inlet that passes between high and rocky banks or steep cliffs. |
| FL |
abbreviation of "Florida." |
| flag1 |
a piece of cloth, in the shape of a rectangle or triangle, with colors and designs. Flags are used for signaling or as symbols of a country or organization. [2 definitions] |
| flagpole |
a pole on which to hang or fly a flag. |
| flail |
a farm tool used to separate seeds from grain. A flail has a long handle with a short, swinging bar on one end. [4 definitions] |
| flair |
a natural ability; talent. |