12-letter words containing f, a, n, t
- friction saw — a high-speed circular saw, usually toothless, that is used for cutting metals by using frictional heat to melt the material adjacent to it.
- frictionally — In terms of friction.
- front loader — a washing machine with a door at the front which opens one side of the drum into which washing is placed
- front matter — all material in a book that precedes the text proper, as the title page, copyright page, table of contents, dedication, and preface.
- front-loaded — Also, front-loaded. front-loading (def 1).
- front-loader — a machine or appliance, as a washing machine, loaded and unloaded through an opening in the front (as distinguished from a top loader).
- frontal bone — a broad membrane bone of the skull, forming the forehead and the upper portion of each orbit.
- frontal lobe — the anterior part of each cerebral hemisphere, in front of the central sulcus.
- frontiersman — a person, especially a man, who lives on the frontier, especially in sparsely settled regions.
- fructosamine — (organic compound) A chemical compound that can be considered the result of a reaction between fructose and ammonia or an amine (with a molecule of water being released).
- frumentation — (in ancient Rome) a public donation of grain, often given to citizens during times of unease
- frustrations — Plural form of frustration.
- frying steak — a steak that is cooked by frying
- full frontal — showing the entire front: full-frontal nudity.
- full-frontal — showing the entire front: full-frontal nudity.
- fulminations — Plural form of fulmination.
- funambulator — a tightrope-walker; a funambulist
- funambulists — Plural form of funambulist.
- functionable — functional (def 3).
- functionally — of or relating to a function or functions: functional difficulties in the administration.
- fundamentals — serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.
- futilitarian — believing that human hopes are vain, and human strivings unjustified.
- futtock band — a metal band around a lower mast somewhat below the top, for holding the lower ends of a futtock shroud.
- gamification — the process of turning an activity or task into a game or something resembling a game: Teachers can use gamification to motivate their students.
- gas fittings — pipes, tubes, brackets, etc, used in the supply of gas to a building
- gasification — Action of gasifying.
- gelatiniform — Having the form of gelatin.
- gemeinschaft — an association of individuals having sentiments, tastes, and attitudes in common; fellowship.
- gentle craft — the sport of angling or fishing (usually preceded by the).
- giant fennel — a plant, Foeniculum vulgare, of the parsley family, having feathery leaves and umbels of small, yellow flowers.
- giant fulmar — either of two large white or brownish petrels of the genus Macronectes, of the Antarctic Ocean and adjacent seas.
- giftwrapping — giftwrapping.
- gradeflation — grade inflation.
- grandfathers — Plural form of grandfather.
- gratefulness — warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful: I am grateful to you for your help.
- gratifyingly — In a manner that gratifies.
- ground fault — the momentary, usually accidental, grounding of a conducting wire.
- ground staff — The people who are paid to maintain a sports ground are called the ground staff.
- gut of canso — Canso (def 2).
- half section — a part that is cut off or separated.
- half-century — a period of 100 years.
- half-monthly — pertaining to a month, or to each month.
- half-section — a part that is cut off or separated.
- half-turning — split spindle.
- hand of writ — handwriting; penmanship.
- handcrafting — Present participle of handcraft.
- handcraftman — handicraftsman.
- handicrafter — One who engages in handicrafts.
- hangtown fry — a type of omelet to which fried oysters, bacon, and sometimes onions are added.
- heartfulness — The state or quality of being heartful.