fivefold |
having five parts or elements. [3 definitions] |
five o'clock shadow |
(informal) the later appearance of new beard growth on a man's face, even though he has shaved in the morning. |
five-star |
having a rating of five stars out of five, conventionally the highest rating a hotel, restaurant, or the like receives from professional critics. |
fix |
to make stable or steady; fasten securely. [13 definitions] |
fixable |
combined form of fix. |
fixate |
to make stable or stationary; fix. [5 definitions] |
fixation |
the act or procedure of making fast or stabilizing. [3 definitions] |
fixative |
acting to make stable or permanent. [2 definitions] |
fixed |
firmly placed or fastened; unmoving; stationary. [5 definitions] |
fixed charge |
any business expense or tax due, usu. periodically, that is set at an unvarying rate or amount. |
fixed oil |
a nonvolatile oil obtained from animal or vegetable sources, such as lard or olive oil. |
fixed star |
any star that appears to be in a fixed position relative to other stars. |
fixed-wing |
of or designating an aircraft that has wings rigidly attached to the fuselage, as contrasted to a helicopter or a craft with movable wings. |
fixing |
(pl., informal) that which habitually accompanies something, esp. food; trimmings. [2 definitions] |
fix-it |
(informal) of or pertaining to the repairing of things. |
fixity |
the state or nature of that which is stable or immovable. [2 definitions] |
fixture |
something fixed into place as a permanent part or appendage. [2 definitions] |
fix up |
to improve the appearance or condition of (a house or room) through repairs, cleaning, decoration, and the like. [4 definitions] |
fizz |
to emit a sputtering or hissing sound, as of bubbles escaping from a liquid. [4 definitions] |
fizzle |
to hiss or sputter, esp. if the sound slowly fades. [4 definitions] |
fizzy |
full of or as if full of gas bubbles; effervescent; bubbly. |