9-letter words containing f, y, l, e
- figuredly — in a figured manner
- file away — in folder
- file type — (file format) The kind of data stored in a file. Most modern operating systems use the filename extension to determine the file type though others store this information elsewhere in the file system. The file type is used to choose an appropriate icon to represent the file in a GUI and the correct application with which to view, edit, run, or print the file. Different operating systems support different sets of file types though most agree on a large common set and allow arbitrary new types to be defined. See also MIME.
- filtabyte — (networking, hardware) An Ethernet controller card made by LRT based on the LANCE and SIA. It uses DMA. Its Ethernet address can be changed by software.
- fire clay — a refractory clay used for making crucibles, firebricks, etc.
- flangeway — an opening, parallel to a rail, made through platforms, pavements, track structures, etc., to permit passage of wheel flanges.
- flannelly — made of or resembling flannel.
- flesh fly — any fly of the family Sarcophagidae, comprising species that deposit their eggs or larvae in carrion or in the flesh of living animals.
- flowerily — In a flowery way.
- fly press — a hand-operated press in which a horizontal beam with heavy steel balls attached to the ends gives additional momentum to the descending member used to punch or compress material
- fly river — a river in New Guinea, flowing SE from the central part to the Gulf of Papua, about 800 miles (1290 km) long.
- fly sheet — a sheet on which instructions or information are printed; handbill.
- fly-drive — On a fly-drive holiday, you travel part of the way to your destination by aeroplane, and collect a hired car at the airport so that you can drive the rest of the way.
- flybridge — flying bridge.
- flyfisher — A person who goes fly fishing.
- flyleaves — Plural form of flyleaf.
- flypapers — Plural form of flypaper.
- flyperson — (theatre) Someone who operates a fly system in a theatre.
- flyposter — a poster, esp unauthorized, put up to publicize something
- flyrodder — an angler using an artificial fly
- flyscreen — A screen attached to the front of a motorcycle, designed to prevent insects from flying into the rider.
- flysheets — Plural form of flysheet.
- flyspecks — Plural form of flyspeck.
- flystrike — myiasis.
- flyweight — a boxer or other contestant of the lightest competitive class, especially a professional boxer weighing up to 112 pounds (51 kg).
- flywheels — Plural form of flywheel.
- foetology — fetology.
- formylate — to introduce the formyl group into (an organic compound).
- fragilely — In a fragile way or manner.
- freecycle — to give away (used goods or materials) to people who want them, or to obtain (such items) for free.
- freestyle — Swimming. competition in which any of the standard strokes may be used, according to the swimmer's choice. the crawl.
- fretfully — In a fretful manner.
- fulgently — In a fulgent manner; so as to dazzle or glitter.
- fulsomely — In a fulsome manner.
- furcately — in a furcate manner
- furtherly — Favorable, advanced.
- furtively — taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret: a furtive glance.
- gleefully — full of exultant joy; merry; delighted.
- half-year — a period of 6 months
- halfpenny — a bronze coin of the United Kingdom, equal to half a penny: use phased out in 1984.
- hatefully — In a hateful manner.
- hayfields — Plural form of hayfield.
- heedfully — In a heedful manner.
- helpfully — giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful.
- highflyer — Alternative form of highflier.
- hopefully — in a hopeful manner: We worked hopefully and energetically, thinking we might finish first.
- horse fly — any bloodsucking, usually large fly of the family Tabanidae, especially of the genus Tabanus, a serious pest of horses, cattle, etc.
- ineffably — incapable of being expressed or described in words; inexpressible: ineffable joy.
- inferably — to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence: They inferred his displeasure from his cool tone of voice.
- jellyfish — any of various marine coelenterates of a soft, gelatinous structure, especially one with an umbrellalike body and long, trailing tentacles; medusa.