| fast break |
a play, esp. in basketball, in which a team advances quickly down the playing area to try to score before the defense is prepared. |
| fast day |
a day in which one abstains from eating, esp. as a religious duty. |
| fasten |
to attach, join, or affix securely to something else or in place. [8 definitions] |
| fastener |
something used to fasten, such as a clip, button, pin, latch, or the like. |
| fastening |
that which is used to fasten or secure, such as a hook or clasp. |
| fast-food |
offering foods for sale that are quickly available for eating or taking out. |
| fast food |
food from a restaurant that is made and eaten right away. Fast food is usually not expensive. |
| fastidious |
exceedingly particular or demanding esp. in matters of detail; exacting. [2 definitions] |
| fastigiate |
tapering vertically to a narrow point or spire, as some trees. [2 definitions] |
| fast lane |
the lane on a highway or expressway where vehicles maintain higher speeds or pass other vehicles. [2 definitions] |
| fastness |
a place that is secure against invasion or attack; stronghold. [3 definitions] |
| fast-paced |
unfolding or moving forward at a rapid pace. [3 definitions] |
| fast-talk |
to influence or persuade by speaking cleverly or deceptively, esp. so as to prevent objections or clear thinking. |
| fast track |
a racetrack most suitable for speed because of its condition. [3 definitions] |
| fat |
having excessive nonmuscular flesh; plump; obese. [10 definitions] |
| fatal |
causing or having the potential to cause death. [4 definitions] |
| fatalism |
resignation to or acceptance of fate. [2 definitions] |
| fatality |
a sudden or unexpected death. [4 definitions] |
| fatally |
in a manner causing death or destruction. [3 definitions] |
| fatback |
the fatty upper part of a side of pork, usu. dried and salted for use in cooking. |
| fat cat |
(slang) a wealthy, influential person, esp. one who donates heavily to political campaigns. [2 definitions] |