English words starting with F

to run away, especially from danger or something unpleasant

the woolly coat of a sheep or similar animal

having a soft, warm, synthetic fabric lining on the inside

(gerund or present participle) the act of depriving someone of money or possessions through deceit or overcharging.

(present participle of flee) to run away, as from danger or pursuers; to escape by hurrying away.

A group of ships sailing together, especially warships, or all the ships in a country's navy.

able to run or move very quickly and nimbly

lasting for a very short time

for a very short time; briefly

Relating to Flanders, its people, or their language.

the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of an animal or a human

consisting of flesh and blood; real and living, not imaginary or spiritual

having a color that resembles the typical pinkish-beige tone of caucasian human skin

(of an animal or plant) feeding on flesh; carnivorous.

Having full details; developed or completed in a thorough and comprehensive way.

the quality or state of being plump or having abundant flesh.

having no flesh; very thin or emaciated.

relating to the body and physical feelings, especially sexual ones, rather than the mind or spirit

a place providing luxurious or hedonistic living and entertainment.

having a soft thick body like flesh

a stylized lily composed of three petals bound together near their bases, used especially as the former royal arms of france.

To bend a joint or limb, or to tighten a muscle.

A type of vehicle fuel that is a blend of gasoline and ethanol, designed for use in engines that can run on either this blend or on gasoline alone.

A system of working a set number of hours with the starting and finishing times chosen within agreed limits by the employee.

The ability to bend easily without breaking.

able to bend easily without breaking.

in a way that can change or be changed easily to suit any new situation

(present participle) Bending or tensing a muscle or limb

The action of bending or the condition of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.

A muscle whose contraction bends a limb or other part of the body.

a system of working a set number of hours with the starting and finishing times chosen within agreed limits by the employee.

Relating to or involving bending or curvature.

The action of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a flexible structure.

to hit or move something with a short, quick movement

to burn or shine with an unsteady light that goes on and off quickly

Shining unsteadily or with a wavering light.

A person or thing that flies, especially a pilot or an air passenger.

The action or process of flying through the air.

(of a bird or other winged animal) unable to fly.

(of a person, especially a woman) frivolous, irresponsible, and prone to sudden changes of mood or interest; capricious.

nonsense or deception; foolish talk or ideas.

(of a material or object) easily damaged or broken; weak and insubstantial.

To make a sudden, small movement because of pain or fear.

Small fragments or splinters, especially of something shattered.

To throw or push something or someone suddenly or forcefully.

a very hard greyish-black rock that produces a spark when struck against steel

an old type of gun in which a small piece of flint is used to produce a spark that ignites the gunpowder.

(of a person or their expression) very hard and unyielding; showing no emotion or sympathy.

To turn over quickly or with a light, sharp movement.

A type of open shoe consisting of a flat sole held loosely on the foot by a Y-shaped strap that goes between the big toe and the second toe.

A person who frequently changes their opinion or position, especially in politics.

The action of changing one's opinion or position repeatedly, especially on a political issue.

Having a top or lid that opens by being flipped or hinged back.

Designed to be opened or raised by a flipping or hinged motion.

a lack of respect or seriousness, shown by treating a serious subject in a silly way.

not showing a serious or respectful attitude

in a way that is not showing a serious or respectful attitude.

A broad, flat limb on a penguin, turtle, or other aquatic animal, used for swimming.

Used as an intensifier, often as a euphemism for a stronger swear word

Tending to flip or turn over easily; loose and flexible.

The less obvious or less favorable aspect of a situation or issue; the reverse side.

to behave as if you are sexually attracted to someone, in a playful or not very serious way

behaviour that shows a sexual attraction to somebody, but is not meant to be taken seriously.

behaving in a way that shows a sexual attraction to someone in a playful and not serious way

in a manner that behaves in a playful or teasing way that shows a romantic or sexual interest.

The activity of behaving as if you are sexually attracted to someone, in a playful or not serious way.

Behaving in a way that shows a playful or superficial sexual interest in someone.

to move lightly and quickly from one place or thing to another

to move quickly and lightly from place to place; to flutter.

to rest or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking

a person or thing that floats.

Resting on the surface of a liquid without sinking.

Relating to or being a mathematical notation in which a number is represented as a number (the mantissa) multiplied by a base raised to an exponent, allowing for a wide range of values.

An aircraft designed to take off from and land on water, fitted with floats instead of wheels.

(of clothing) light and loose, so that it moves easily in the air

A group of birds, sheep, or goats

(of birds) to gather or move in a large group.

A large, flat area of floating ice, typically found on the sea.

to beat someone severely with a whip or stick as a punishment

The act of beating someone severely with a whip or stick as a punishment or torture.

a very large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry

The methods and structures used to prevent or reduce damage caused by flooding.

likely to experience flooding; susceptible to being inundated by water.

Covered or submerged with water.

a gate that can be opened or closed to control the flow of water, especially in a dam or lock.

the covering of an area that is usually dry with a large amount of water.

a large, powerful electric lamp used to light up a wide area, especially for sports events or in a theater.

Lit by powerful artificial light, typically for a sports event or to make a building visible at night.

a flat area of land next to a river that is often flooded when the river becomes too full.

a wall built to prevent flooding from a river or other body of water.

Water that overflows from a river, lake, or sea onto normally dry land during a flood.

The water that covers an area of land that is usually dry, as a result of a flood.

the flat surface that you walk on inside a building

(of a garment) reaching down to the floor or nearly to the floor.

(of a window, wall, or other structure) extending from the floor to the ceiling.

a long, flat board used as part of a wooden floor.

extremely surprised or shocked

the material used to make the floor of a room

A scale drawing showing the arrangement of rooms in a building as seen from above.

a woman who has many casual sexual partners or who dresses and behaves in a sexually provocative way.

To fall, move, or hang in a heavy, loose, and uncontrolled way.

a very cheap hotel or rooming house.

Soft and hanging or moving loosely.

the plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period

Consisting of flowers or decorated with pictures or patterns of flowers.

Having a design or decoration that features flowers.

decorated with a pattern of flowers

Relating to the Italian city of Florence or its inhabitants.

the process, state, or period of flowering.

In the process of flowering or being in bloom.

A small flower, especially one that is part of a dense flower head such as that of a daisy or cauliflower.

having a red or flushed complexion.

a person who sells and arranges cut flowers and plants

relating to the study of the distribution, relationships, and characteristics of plant species in a particular area or period.

a soft, silky thread, especially one used for cleaning between the teeth.

resembling or made of floss; soft and light

the process of floating or being floated, especially on water or in air.

a small fleet of ships or boats, especially a fleet of small warships.

the parts of a wrecked ship and its cargo that are found floating on the sea.

to move in an exaggerated, impatient, or angry manner, typically with jerky or bouncy motions.