finback |
any of several related whalebone whales with lengthwise grooves on the throat and a prominent, pointed dorsal fin; rorqual. |
finch |
any of several related small, seed-eating birds, such as the sparrow, cardinal, and goldfinch. |
find |
to encounter, come upon, or meet, esp. unexpectedly. [8 definitions] |
findable |
combined form of find. |
finder |
one that finds. [2 definitions] |
fin de siecle |
(French) end of the century, specifically the nineteenth century. [2 definitions] |
find fault |
to seek out or point out flaws or imperfections (usu. fol. by "with"). |
finding |
that which has been found. [2 definitions] |
find oneself |
to discover one's true nature, interests, or vocation. |
find one's feet |
(informal) to begin to adjust to or be comfortable in a new situation. |
find out |
to discover; learn; ascertain. [2 definitions] |
fine1 |
excellent in quality, skill, character, or nature. [11 definitions] |
fine2 |
a sum of money charged as a penalty for a crime or offense. [2 definitions] |
fine art |
(often pl.) art, esp. visual art, practiced and admired for its beauty or significance rather than its practicality or usefulness. [3 definitions] |
fine-drawn |
drawn out into fine filaments, as wire. [2 definitions] |
fine-grained |
having a fine, smooth grain or texture, as certain woods. [2 definitions] |
finely |
in a delicate, refined, or excellent way. [2 definitions] |
fine print |
the part of a document, such as a contract or policy, that is set apart from the rest by smaller type, or is deliberately written to obscure some possibly disadvantageous aspect. |
finery1 |
expensive or exceptionally elaborate or showy clothing, jewelry, or the like. |
finery2 |
a furnace in which cast iron is transformed into the more malleable wrought iron; refinery. |
fines herbes |
a combination of herbs, such as parsley, tarragon, and chives, chopped fine and used as a seasoning for sauces, omelets, or the like. |