10-letter words containing f, i, d
- fixed idea — a persistent or obsessing idea, often delusional, that can, in extreme form, be a symptom of psychosis.
- fixed link — a permanent transport link, esp a bridge, between two geographical areas separated by water
- fixed menu — a menu which does not change
- fixed rate — A fixed rate is an interest rate that is set to remain the same for the term of a loan.
- fixed sign — any of the four astrological signs, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, or Aquarius, that are grouped together because of their placement midway between solstices and equinoxes and characterized by identification of those born under the sign with the shared attribute of motivation through subjective values toward a well-defined goal.
- fixed star — any of the stars which apparently always retain the same position in respect to one another.
- fixed-gear — Also called fixed-gear bicycle; Informal, fixie. a bicycle having a single-gear system and lacking a freewheel mechanism, so that the wheels only move when the pedals move.
- fixed-wing — of or relating to aircraft that derive lift from the motion of air over aerodynamically designed surfaces that are rigidly and permanently attached to the fuselage.
- flaccidity — soft and limp; not firm; flabby: flaccid biceps.
- flavonoids — Plural form of flavonoid.
- fledgeling — a young bird just fledged.
- fledglings — Plural form of fledgling.
- flindersia — a genus of tree native to Australasia, containing fourteen species
- flood tide — the inflow of the tide; rising tide.
- floodlight — an artificial light so directed or diffused as to give a comparatively uniform illumination over a rather large given area.
- floodplain — a nearly flat plain along the course of a stream or river that is naturally subject to flooding.
- floribunda — any of a class of roses characterized by a long blooming period and the production of large flowers often in thick clusters.
- florideous — belonging to the Florideae family of algae, or having the characteristics thereof
- floridness — The quality of being florid.
- flourished — to be in a vigorous state; thrive: a period in which art flourished.
- fluid dram — the eighth part of a fluid ounce. Symbol: f. Abbreviation: fl dr;
- fluid head — The fluid head is the pressure which is measured by the height to which fluid that is being pumped can be raised by the pressure.
- fluidounce — Alternative form of fluid ounce.
- fluoboride — (chemistry) Any borofluoride.
- fluohydric — (chemistry) hydrofluoric.
- fluoridate — to introduce a fluoride into: to fluoridate drinking water.
- fluoridise — fluoridate
- fluoridize — to treat, impregnate, or affect with a fluoride.
- flurriedly — a light, brief shower of snow.
- fly orchid — a European orchid, Ophrys insectifera, whose flowers resemble and attract certain wasps: found in wood margins and scrub on lime-rich soils
- fly-bridge — Also called flybridge, fly bridge, monkey bridge. Nautical. a small, often open deck or platform above the pilothouse or main cabin, having duplicate controls and navigational equipment.
- folic acid — a water-soluble vitamin that is converted to a coenzyme essential to purine and thymine biosynthesis: deficiency causes a form of anemia.
- fondlingly — In a fondling manner.
- food chain — hierarchy of organisms
- food grain — any cereal grain produced for human consumption.
- food mixer — A food mixer is a piece of electrical equipment that is used to mix food such as cake mixture.
- foodaholic — a person having an excessive, often uncontrollable craving for food.
- foodgrains — Plural form of foodgrain.
- foodophile — (informal) A food lover.
- footbridge — a bridge intended for pedestrians only.
- forbidding — grim; unfriendly; hostile; sinister: his forbidding countenance.
- forcefield — Alternative spelling of force field.
- forcipated — Like a pair of forceps.
- foreboding — a prediction; portent.
- forecaddie — a caddie positioned on the course at a distance from the tee or a given lie, to locate balls after they are hit.
- foredating — Present participle of foredate.
- foreladies — Plural form of forelady.
- foreordain — to ordain or appoint beforehand.
- forfending — Present participle of forfend.
- forklifted — Simple past tense and past participle of forklift.