furze |
one of a group of low, spiny shrubs of the legume family, bearing yellow flowers; gorse. |
fusarium wilt |
a plant disease, caused by fungi, that attacks and kills a variety of plants such as tomatoes and bananas. |
fuse1 |
a tube or the like, filled with a combustible substance used to detonate an explosive. [3 definitions] |
fuse2 |
to cause to become liquid by using heat; melt. [5 definitions] |
fusee |
a match with a large head ignited by friction and capable of burning even in a wind. [4 definitions] |
fuselage |
the body of an airplane, to which the engines, wings, and tail are attached and within which the passengers, crew, and cargo are contained. |
fusel oil |
a colorless poisonous liquid made of amyl alcohols, used as a solvent for fats, oils, and waxes, and in the manufacture of explosives. |
fusible |
capable of being easily melted or fused. |
fusiform |
rounded and tapering from the middle toward each end. |
fusil |
a light flintlock musket. |
fusilier |
a soldier armed with a fusil. |
fusillade |
a continuous or simultaneous discharge of many firearms. [3 definitions] |
fusion |
the process or act of fusing. [4 definitions] |
fusion bomb |
see "hydrogen bomb." |
fusionism |
the practice or theory of forming coalitions of political parties. |
fuss |
excessive nervous activity or needless attention. [5 definitions] |
fussbudget |
(informal) one who is excessively worried or tends to find fault over trivial details. |
fussy |
tending to fuss. [3 definitions] |
fustian |
a thick fabric of cotton, cotton and flax, or cotton and wool, with a short pile. [5 definitions] |
fusty |
full of or smelling like mold or mildew. [2 definitions] |
fut. |
abbreviation of "future." |