| frustum |
the bottom part of a cone that remains after the top portion is cut off with a plane parallel to the base. [2 definitions] |
| frwy. |
abbreviation of "freeway," a highway with limited access and no tolls; expressway. |
| fry1 |
to cook in hot butter, oil, or other fat. [7 definitions] |
| fry2 |
very young fish. [3 definitions] |
| fryer |
one that fries, esp. a pan for frying food in deep fat. [2 definitions] |
| frying pan |
a shallow pan with a long handle, used for frying food. |
| f-stop |
for a camera lens, an aperture setting corresponding to an f-number. [2 definitions] |
| Ft. |
abbreviation of "Fort" (used in a proper name). |
| ft. |
abbreviation of "foot," or "feet," a unit of length equal to twelve inches or 30.48 centimeters. |
| FTC |
abbreviation of "Federal Trade Commission," a U.S. agency whose duty is to investigate and prosecute illegal interstate trade practices such as false advertising and price-fixing. |
| ft-lb |
abbreviation of "foot-pound," or "foot-pounds," a unit of energy equal to the amount necessary to raise a weight of one pound to a height of one foot. |
| fuchsia |
any of various related drooping plants that bear bright-colored flowers, usu. in shades of purple, pink, and red, often used in hanging displays. [2 definitions] |
| fuchsin |
a purplish red dye. |
| fuck |
(vulgar) to have sexual intercourse with. [9 definitions] |
| fuck around |
(vulgar slang) to act idly or foolishly. [3 definitions] |
| fucker |
(vulgar slang) a despised person. [3 definitions] |
| fucking |
(vulgar slang) to a very great degree; extremely (often used angrily or insultingly). [3 definitions] |
| fuck over |
(vulgar slang) to treat (someone) in a very unfair, harsh, or underhanded manner. |
| fuckup |
(vulgar slang) one who performs incompetently, esp. habitually. [2 definitions] |
| fuck up |
(vulgar slang) to bungle; completely mismanage. [2 definitions] |
| fuddle |
to confuse or bewilder, as with intoxicating drink; befuddle. [2 definitions] |