field-test |
to test (something) in the same conditions as those in which it will actually be used. |
field theory |
in physics, a mathematical description of the effects of physical fields on the distribution and behavior of matter. |
field trip |
a trip or excursion to a place, often by a group of students or the like, to gain firsthand information, knowledge, or experience. |
fieldwork |
scientific research, exploration, or observation conducted in the field rather than the laboratory or classroom. [2 definitions] |
fiend |
an evil spirit or demon; devil. [3 definitions] |
fiendish |
of, pertaining to, or like a fiend; diabolical or extremely cruel. [2 definitions] |
fierce |
dangerously wild, hostile, or vicious; ferocious. [4 definitions] |
fiercely |
in a dangerously wild, hostile, or vicious manner. [3 definitions] |
fiery |
containing, consisting of, or accompanied by fire; flaming. [4 definitions] |
fiesta |
a festival, esp. a religious celebration in Spanish-speaking nations. |
fife |
a small, high-pitched transverse flute, used mainly to accompany drums in military or marching music. [2 definitions] |
fifteen |
the number represented by the Arabic numeral 15 and by the Roman numeral XV. [3 definitions] |
fifteenth |
indicating rank or position between fourteenth and sixteenth. [3 definitions] |
fifth |
indicating rank or position between fourth and sixth. [4 definitions] |
Fifth Amendment |
an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that guarantees certain rights to accused criminals by providing due process of law, forbidding double jeopardy, and protecting persons from testifying against themselves. |
fifth column |
a clandestine, subversive group working within its native country to betray it to an enemy force or nation. |
fifth wheel |
a coupling structure, consisting of two rotating disks placed on the front axle of a cart or carriage, that supports the body while allowing it to turn, or a similar structure that acts as a coupling between the cab and trailer on a tractor-trailer. [2 definitions] |
fiftieth |
indicating rank or position between forty-ninth and fifty-first. [3 definitions] |
fifty |
the number represented by the Arabic numeral 50 and by the Roman numeral L. [5 definitions] |
fifty-fifty |
shared equally by two. [3 definitions] |
fig |
any of several broad-leafed trees native to the Mediterranean that bear oblong or pear-shaped soft fruit having many small seeds, or the fruit itself. [3 definitions] |