10-letter words containing p, f
- film strip — a length of film containing a series of related transparencies for projection on a screen.
- filmstrips — Plural form of filmstrip.
- filopodium — a long, hairlike pseudopod composed of ectoplasm.
- filter tip — a mouthpiece for a cigarette or cigar having a means of filtering the smoke.
- fine print — printed matter in small-sized type.
- fingerpick — a plectrum.worn on the finger.
- fingerpost — A post at a road junction from which signs project in the direction of the place or route indicated.
- fingertips — the tip or end of a finger.
- fire point — the lowest temperature at which a volatile liquid, after its vapors have been ignited, will give off vapors at a rate sufficient to sustain combustion.
- fire power — the capability of a military force, unit, or weapons system as measured by the amount of gunfire, number of missiles, etc., deliverable to a target.
- firekeeper — One who tends a ceremonial fire.
- fireplaces — Plural form of fireplace.
- firing pin — a plunger in the firing mechanism of a firearm or cannon that strikes the cartridge primer, igniting the propelling charge.
- first post — a position of duty, employment, or trust to which one is assigned or appointed: a diplomatic post.
- fish paste — something you can spread on bread, made from fish which has been ground
- fishplates — Plural form of fishplate.
- fissipedal — (zoology) Being or relating to a fissiped.
- fittipaldi — Emerson. born 1946, Brazilian motor-racing driver: Formula One world champion (1972,1974)
- five-speed — (in an automotive vehicle or bicycle) a transmission or system of gears having five forward gear ratios.
- flagperson — A gender-neutral term for someone who uses a flag, especially as a form of signalling.
- flame lamp — a filament lamp in which the bulb resembles the shape of a flame
- flameproof — resisting the effect of flames; not readily ignited or burned by flames.
- flap valve — clack valve.
- flapdoodle — nonsense; bosh.
- flapdragon — an old game in which the players snatch raisins, plums, etc., out of burning brandy, and eat them.
- flapperish — in the style of a flapper
- flare path — an airstrip illuminated for use at night or in bad weather
- flash lamp — a lamp for providing momentary illumination of the subject of a photograph.
- flashpoint — Also, flashing point. Physical Chemistry. the lowest temperature at which a liquid in a specified apparatus will give off sufficient vapor to ignite momentarily on application of a flame.
- fleahopper — either of two varieties of small, jumping insects which feed on crops and garden plants. The two main varieties are the garden fleahopper Halticus bractatus and the cotton fleahopper Pseudatomoscelis seriatus
- flex point — a point on a curve at which the curvature changes from convex to concave or vice versa.
- flick-pass — a movement in which the ball is passed quickly to another player by flicking it out of the hand; often performed with only one hand
- flight cap — a wedge-shaped cap of cotton or woolen fabric, worn as part of the service uniform.
- flight pay — a pay supplement allowed by the U.S. Air Force to certain crew members who attain a minimum flight time per month.
- flip chart — a set of sheets, as of cardboard or paper, hinged at the top so that they can be flipped over to show information or illustrations in sequence.
- flip phone — mobile telephone: clam-shell style
- flip-flops — Informal. a sudden or unexpected reversal, as of direction, belief, attitude, or policy.
- flippantly — frivolously disrespectful, shallow, or lacking in seriousness; characterized by levity: The audience was shocked by his flippant remarks about patriotism.
- floatplane — a seaplane having landing gear consisting of one or more floats.
- flood lamp — a floodlight.
- floodlamps — Plural form of floodlamp.
- floodplain — a nearly flat plain along the course of a stream or river that is naturally subject to flooding.
- floor lamp — a tall lamp designed to stand on the floor.
- floor plan — a diagram of one room, apartment, or entire floor of a building, usually drawn to scale.
- flop sweat — a sudden heavy perspiration caused by embarrassment
- flop-eared — having long, drooping ears, as a hound.
- flophouses — Plural form of flophouse.
- floppiness — tending to flop.
- flowerpots — Plural form of flowerpot.
- fluorophor — Alternative form of fluorophore.