| dysprosium |
a rare-earth metal chemical element of the lanthanide series that has sixty-sixprotons in each nucleus. (symbol: Dy) |
| erbium |
a rare-earth metal chemical element of the lanthanide series that has sixty-eight protons in each nucleus. (symbol: Er) |
| europium |
a highly reactive chemical element of the rare-earth group that has sixty-three protons in each nucleus. (symbol: Eu) |
| fling |
a short period of unrestrained pleasure-seeking or revelry; spree. [1/8 definitions] |
| flint |
a piece of this stone, esp. as used in guns or fire-starting. [1/3 definitions] |
| foam |
a thick, long-lasting froth produced by chemical means, such as shaving cream or certain fire-extinguishing agents. [1/6 definitions] |
| foresail |
the principal sail hung on the forward mast or stay, such as the lowermost square sail on a square-rigged ship, or the jib on a cutter. |
| fore-topgallant |
of, pertaining to, or denoting the mast, sail, yard, or the like directly above the fore-topmast. |
| fore-topsail |
a sail hung from the fore-topmast, above the topsail. |
| fox |
to make or repair (a shoe) by applying leather or other material to form or re-cover the upper front. [1/7 definitions] |
| friction tape |
a sturdy cloth or plastic adhesive tape that is moisture-resistant and is used esp. to insulate electrical wires. |
| from scratch |
in baking or cooking, combining basic individual ingredients and using traditional methods, as opposed to using store-bought prepared ingredients which allow for reducing steps in the baking or cooking process. [1/2 definitions] |
| gadolinium |
a metal chemical element of the rare-earth group that has sixty-four protons in each nucleus. (symbol: Gd) |
| glockenspiel |
a percussion instrument composed of a set of graduated metal bars, mounted in a lyre-shaped frame, that are struck with hammers. |
| hedonism |
the ethical doctrine that pleasure-seeking should be the primary goal of humans. [1/2 definitions] |
| hedonist |
one who believes that pleasure-seeking should be the primary goal of humans. |
| holmium |
a chemical element of the rare-earth group that contains sixty-seven protons in each nucleus. (symbol: Ho) |
| horsetail |
any of various nonflowering, spore-producing plants that have hollow jointed stems with narrow sheathlike leaves. |
| humectant |
of or related to a humectant or humectants; moisture-retaining. [1/2 definitions] |
| incubator |
a temperature-controlled apparatus in which ideal conditions are maintained for the recovery of sick or premature infants. [1/3 definitions] |
| jew's-harp |
a small, metal, lyre-shaped musical instrument that is held between the teeth and played by plucking the protruding end of its flexible steel tongue. |