English to English Dictionary

firearm

A rifle, pistol, or other portable gun.

flagship

The best or most important product, idea, building, etc., that an organization owns or produces.

flash

A sudden, brief burst of bright light.

flash-in-the-pan

Something or someone that promises great success or is very popular briefly, but fails to maintain it.

fleeting

Lasting for a very short time.

flowerpot

A container in which flowers and other plants are cultivated or displayed.

fluidity

The ability of a substance to flow easily; the quality of being smooth and graceful, or changeable.

folio

A book or manuscript made of sheets of paper folded once, thus forming four pages.

folklore

The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through generations by word of mouth.

foolishness

Lack of good sense or judgment; stupidity.

forbidden

Not allowed; banned.

forceps

A pair of pincers or tweezers used in surgery or obstetrics for seizing and holding objects.