flagellum |
a whiplike filament extending from certain simple cells, such as reproductive cells or single-celled animals, used mainly for locomotion. [3 definitions] |
flageolet |
a small vertical flute with a fipple, four finger holes, and two thumb holes. [2 definitions] |
flagging1 |
diminishing or drooping, as energy or spirits; weakening. |
flagging2 |
an area paved with flagstones, or the material used for the paving. |
flagitious |
viciously or shamefully wicked; infamous. |
flagman |
one who signals with a flag or light, as on a railroad. |
flag of convenience |
the flag belonging to a foreign nation in which a vessel is registered for the financial convenience of the ship's owner. |
flag officer |
a naval or coast guard officer above the rank of captain, who is entitled to have a special flag displayed when he or she is aboard ship. |
flag of truce |
a white flag displayed to an enemy to indicate a desire to talk together or surrender. |
flagon |
a vessel for serving liquids that has a handle, a spout, and often a top or hinged lid. [2 definitions] |
flagpole |
a pole designed to hold a flag or flags for display; flagstaff. |
flagrant |
exceptionally or glaringly noticeable. [2 definitions] |
flagrante delicto |
(Latin) while the crime is blazing; while the crime is going on; red-handed. |
flagship |
in a group of naval vessels, the ship in which the commanding officer is stationed, or the principal one of any group of ships. [2 definitions] |
flagstaff |
a pole designed to hold a flag or flags for display; flagpole. |
flagstone |
a type of broad, flat stone used for covering surfaces such as a patio; flag. |
flag stop |
a place where a commercial passenger vehicle stops only if signaled, or stops to let off passengers. |
flag-waving |
excessive or ostentatious display of or appeal to patriotism. |
flail |
a manual implement used to thresh grain, consisting of a long handle with a short, freely moving bar attached at one end. [6 definitions] |
flair |
an innate ability; knack. [2 definitions] |
flak |
antiaircraft fire, esp. the bursting shells of such fire. [2 definitions] |