9-letter words containing a, f, o, r, m
- form drag — the portion of the resisting force encountered by a body moving through a fluid that is due to the irregularity of shape of the body, reducible to a minimum by streamlining.
- form nail — a nail used in building temporary structures, having a stop on its shank to prevent its being driven in all the way and to leave the head free for pulling.
- formalise — to make formal, especially for the sake of official or authorized acceptance: to formalize an understanding by drawing up a legal contract.
- formalism — strict adherence to, or observance of, prescribed or traditional forms, as in music, poetry, and art.
- formalist — strict adherence to, or observance of, prescribed or traditional forms, as in music, poetry, and art.
- formality — condition or quality of being formal; accordance with required or traditional rules, procedures, etc.; conventionality.
- formalize — to make formal, especially for the sake of official or authorized acceptance: to formalize an understanding by drawing up a legal contract.
- formamide — (organic compound) The amide of formic acid HCO-NH2 or any N-substituted derivative; they are used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.
- formating — Misspelling of formatting.
- formation — the act or process of forming or the state of being formed: the formation of ice.
- formative — giving form or shape; forming; shaping; fashioning; molding: a formative process in manufacturing.
- formatted — the shape and size of a book as determined by the number of times the original sheet has been folded to form the leaves. Compare duodecimo, folio (def 2), octavo, quarto.
- formatter — the shape and size of a book as determined by the number of times the original sheet has been folded to form the leaves. Compare duodecimo, folio (def 2), octavo, quarto.
- formboard — a board or slab serving as a form for poured concrete.
- formicant — (medicine,obsolete) Of the pulse: weak and rapid.
- formicary — an ant nest.
- formicate — To move like ants.
- formulaic — made according to a formula; composed of formulas: a formulaic plot.
- formulary — a collection or system of formulas.
- formulate — to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically: He finds it extremely difficult to formulate his new theory.
- formylate — to introduce the formyl group into (an organic compound).
- forssmann — Werner [German ver-nuh r] /German ˈvɛr nər/ (Show IPA), 1904–79, German surgeon: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1956.
- fort lamy — former name of N'Djamena.
- fort-lamy — former name of N'Djamena.
- forthcame — Simple past form of forthcome.
- fortran m — Parallel extensions to Fortran with processes and channels by Ian Foster <[email protected]>.
- fra mauro — a walled plain in the third quadrant of the face of the moon: about 50 miles (80 km) in diameter.
- framboise — raspberry.
- framework — a skeletal structure designed to support or enclose something.
- freemason — a member of a widely distributed secret order (Free and Accepted Masons) having for its object mutual assistance and the promotion of brotherly love among its members.
- freewoman — a woman who is free or at liberty, esp one who is not a slave or serf
- frogmarch — to force (a person) to march with the arms pinioned firmly behind the back.
- from afar — from a distance
- from away — from a part of Canada other than Newfoundland
- front man — a performer, as a singer, who leads a musical group.
- fumaroles — Plural form of fumarole.
- fumarolic — Of or relating to a fumarole or fumaroles.
- fumigator — a person or thing that fumigates.
- galeiform — helmet-shaped; resembling a galea.
- go formal — to go dressed in evening clothes
- graniform — Formed from or like corn.
- hail from — to cheer, salute, or greet; welcome.
- haloforms — Plural form of haloform.
- hear from — receive news, correspondence from sb
- home farm — (esp formerly) a farm belonging to and providing food for a large country house
- homecraft — skills used in the home
- homograft — allograft.
- informant — a person who informs or gives information; informer.
- lanciform — shaped like a lance: lanciform windows.
- landforms — a specific geomorphic feature on the surface of the earth, ranging from large-scale features such as plains, plateaus, and mountains to minor features such as hills, valleys, and alluvial fans.