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fishplate a flat metal or wooden plate used to bolt together the abutting ends of timbers, beams, railroad rails, and the like.
fish story (informal) an exaggerated or fanciful account, as of the huge fish that escaped.
fishwife a loud, vulgar, scolding woman. [2 definitions]
fishy similar to a fish, esp. in taste or smell. [3 definitions]
fissile able to be split or divided. [2 definitions]
fission the act or process or an instance of breaking apart. [3 definitions]
fissionable combined form of fission.
fissure a narrow crevice or other opening, esp. one caused by splitting. [3 definitions]
fist the hand when the fingers are curled tightly into the palm. [3 definitions]
fistfight an act or instance of fighting with bare fists. [2 definitions]
fistful what can be held in the hand; handful.
fistic of or pertaining to boxing or fighting with the fists; pugilistic.
fisticuffs a fight with the fists. [2 definitions]
fistula a canal or passage created as a result of a wound, abscess, or the like that opens on the surface of the body or connects two cavities. [2 definitions]
fit1 suitable or acceptable for a particular person or group, or for a particular function; appropriate; right. [11 definitions]
fit2 a sudden, severe attack, outbreak, or convulsion related to a disease. [2 definitions]
fit as a fiddle in excellent health or condition.
fitful occurring at irregular intervals.
fit in to feel a sense of belonging.
fitness suitability. [4 definitions]
fitness ball a large, bouncy ball used in exercise programs or physical therapy to increase muscle control, strength, and flexibility.