ALL meanings of fall in
fall in
F f - noun fall in Wrestling. an act or instance of holding or forcing an opponent's shoulders against the mat for a specified length of time. a match or division of a match. 1
- noun fall in a hairpiece consisting of long hair that is attached to one's own hair at the crown and usually allowed to hang freely down the back of the head so as to cover or blend with the natural hair. 1
- noun fall in an opaque veil hanging loose from the back of a hat. 1
- noun fall in falling band. 1
- noun fall in a decorative cascade of lace, ruffles, or the like. 1
- noun fall in Machinery, Nautical. the part of the rope of a tackle to which the power is applied in hoisting. 1
- noun fall in Hunting. a deadfall. 1
- noun fall in the long soft hair that hangs over the forehead and eyes of certain terriers. 1
- noun fall in Armor. a pivoted peak projecting over the face opening of a burgonet. 1
- noun fall in Astrology. the sign of the zodiac in which the most negative influence of a planet is expressed (opposed to exaltation (def 5.)). 1
- noun fall in Mining. rock or ore that has collapsed from a roof, hanging wall, or the sides of a passage. 1
- idioms fall in fall all over oneself, to show unusual or excessive enthusiasm or eagerness, especially in the hope of being favored or rewarded: The young trainees fell all over themselves to praise the boss's speech. Also, fall over oneself. 1
- idioms fall in fall / come short. short (def 44). 1
- idioms fall in fall foul / afoul of. foul (def 38). 1
- idioms fall in fall off the roof, Slang: Older Use. to menstruate. 1
- idioms fall in fall / land on one's feet. feet (def 3). 1
- idioms fall in fall out of bed, to get out of bed quickly. 1
- idioms fall in fall over backward(s), bend1 (def 21). to exhibit great eagerness, especially in pursuit of one's own advantage: The candidate fell over backward in support of the issues that would win votes. 1
- verb without object fall in to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support. 1
- verb without object fall in to come or drop down suddenly to a lower position, especially to leave a standing or erect position suddenly, whether voluntarily or not: to fall on one's knees. 1
- verb without object fall in to become less or lower; become of a lower level, degree, amount, quality, value, number, etc.; decline: The temperature fell ten degrees. Stock prices fell to a new low for the year. 1
- verb without object fall in to subside or abate. 1
- verb without object fall in extend downward; hang down: Her hair falls to her shoulders. 1
- verb without object fall in to become lowered or directed downward, as the eyes: My eyes fell before his steady gaze. 1
- verb without object fall in to become lower in pitch or volume: Her voice fell, and she looked about in confusion. 1
- verb without object fall in to succumb to temptation or sin, especially to become unchaste or to lose one's innocence. 1
- verb without object fall in to lose status, dignity, position, character, etc. 1
- verb without object fall in to succumb to attack: The city fell to the enemy. 1
- verb without object fall in to be overthrown, as a government. 1
- verb without object fall in to drop down wounded or dead, especially to be slain: to fall in battle. 1
- verb without object fall in to pass into some physical, mental, or emotional condition: to fall asleep; to fall in love. 1
- verb without object fall in to envelop or come as if by dropping, as stillness or night. 1
- verb without object fall in to issue forth: Witty remarks fall easily from his lips. 1
- verb without object fall in to come by lot or chance: The chore fell to him. 1
- verb without object fall in to come by chance into a particular position: to fall among thieves. 1
- verb without object fall in to come to pass, occur, or become at a certain time: Christmas falls on a Monday this year. The rent falls due the first of every month. 1
- verb without object fall in to have its proper place: The accent falls on the last syllable. 1
- verb without object fall in to come by right: The inheritance fell to the only living relative. 1
- verb without object fall in to be naturally divisible (usually followed by into): The story fell into two distinct parts. 1
- verb without object fall in to lose animation; appear disappointed, as the face: His face fell when he heard the bad news. 1
- verb without object fall in to slope or extend in a downward direction: The field falls gently to the river. 1
- verb without object fall in to be directed, as light, sight, etc., on something: His eyes fell upon the note on the desk. 1
- verb without object fall in to collapse, as through weakness, damage, poor construction, or the like; topple or sink: The old tower fell under its own weight. The cake fell when he slammed the oven door. 1
- verb without object fall in (of an animal, especially a lamb) to be born: Two lambs fell yesterday. 1
- verb with object fall in to fell (a tree, animal, etc.). 1
- noun fall in an act or instance of falling or dropping from a higher to a lower place or position. 1
- noun fall in that which falls or drops: a heavy fall of rain. 1
- noun fall in the season of the year that comes after summer and before winter; autumn. 1
- intransitivephrasal verb fall in military: take ranks 1
- noun fall in a becoming less; a lowering or decline; a sinking to a lower level: the fall of the Roman Empire. 1