11-letter words containing f, o, u, t
- fluorometry — an instrument for measuring fluorescence, often as a means of determining the nature of the substance emitting the fluorescence.
- flushometer — a device for flushing toilets that uses system pressure rather than gravity and automatically shuts off after a measured amount of water flow in order to conserve water.
- flustration — the state of being flustrated or flustered
- fluticasone — (organic compound) A synthetic corticosteroid whose furoate and propionate forms are used as topical anti-inflammatories.
- foetiparous — (of a marsupial) bearing young before they are fully developed.
- folliculate — pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling a follicle or follicles; provided with follicles.
- follow suit — a set of clothing, armor, or the like, intended for wear together.
- foot guards — (in Britain) an infantry unit forming part of the ceremonial guard of the monarch.
- forequarter — the forward end of half of a carcass, as of beef or lamb.
- forethought — thoughtful provision beforehand; provident care; prudence.
- forfeitures — Plural form of forfeiture.
- forficulate — resembling scissors
- forgetfully — In a forgetful manner.
- formulating — Present participle of formulate.
- formulation — to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically: He finds it extremely difficult to formulate his new theory.
- formulators — Plural form of formulator.
- fort eustis — a military reservation and U.S. Army training center in SE Virginia near the James River, NW of Newport News.
- fort rucker — a military reservation and U.S. Army training center in SE Alabama, NW of Dothan.
- fort sumter — a fort in SE South Carolina, in the harbor of Charleston: its bombardment by the Confederates opened the Civil War on April 12, 1861.
- fortuituous — By chance; by serendipity; accidental;.
- fortunately — having good fortune; receiving good from uncertain or unexpected sources; lucky: a fortunate young actor who got the lead in the play.
- fortuneless — Unlucky, unfortunate.
- forty hours — a Roman Catholic devotion in which the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for veneration for 40 hours by the churches of a diocese sequentially for two-day periods.
- foul matter — Printing. materials, as manuscript, galleys, or proofs, that have been superseded by revised proofs or galleys or by the bound book, and have been returned to the publisher by the printer.
- foulmouthed — using obscene, profane, or scurrilous language; given to filthy or abusive speech.
- foundations — Plural form of foundation.
- fountaining — Present participle of fountain.
- four-by-two — a piece of timber with a cross section that measures 4 inches by 2 inches
- four-footed — having four feet: He considers his dog to be his four-footed friend.
- four-masted — carrying four masts.
- four-poster — a bed with four corner posts, as for supporting a canopy, curtains, etc.
- four-seater — a vehicle providing seats for four people
- four-stroke — four-cycle.
- fourchettes — Plural form of fourchette.
- fourteenths — Plural form of fourteenth.
- fourth form — the fourth year of study in a school
- fourth wall — the imaginary wall of a box set, separating the actors from the audience.
- fourth-rate — of very low quality, value, or rank
- fox hunting — a sport in which mounted hunters follow hounds in pursuit of a fox.
- fox-hunting — a sport in which mounted hunters follow hounds in pursuit of a fox.
- fractiously — In a fractious manner.
- freethought — Alternative spelling of free thought.
- freight-out — Freight-out is the cost of delivering finished goods to a customer.
- from nature — using natural models in drawing, painting, etc
- front court — the section of the court nearest the front wall in certain games, as squash or handball.
- frontcourts — Plural form of frontcourt.
- frontrunner — a person who leads in any competition.
- frotteurism — (sexuality) The act of rubbing one’s genitalia against another’s person, usually that of a stranger. Must be non-consensual and is considered a psychiatric condition as well as a criminal offense in most places. (If consensual, it is known as frottage).
- frotteurist — A frotteur.
- fructuation — the process of producing fruit