feedback loop: a circuit that feeds back some of the output to the input of a system


feeder line: a branching path off of a main transportation line (especially an airline)


feedlot: a building where livestock are fattened for market


fell: seam made by turning under or folding together and stitching the seamed materials to avoid rough edges


felled seam: seam made by turning under or folding together and stitching the seamed materials to avoid rough edges


felloe: rim (or part of the rim) into which spokes are inserted


felly: rim (or part of the rim) into which spokes are inserted


felt: a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers


felt-tip pen: a pen with a writing tip made of felt (trade name Magic Marker)


felt-tipped pen: a pen with a writing tip made of felt (trade name Magic Marker)


felt tip: a pen with a writing tip made of felt (trade name Magic Marker)


Magic Marker: a pen with a writing tip made of felt (trade name Magic Marker)


felucca: a fast narrow sailing ship of the Mediterranean


fence: a barrier that serves to enclose an area


fencing: a barrier that serves to enclose an area


fencing mask: a face mask made of fine mesh that is worn over a fencer's face


fencer's mask: a face mask made of fine mesh that is worn over a fencer's face


fencing sword: a sword used in the sport of fencing


fender: a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud


wing: a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud


fender: a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth


fender: an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track


buffer: an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track


cowcatcher: an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track


pilot: an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track


fenoprofen: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Nalfon) used in the treatment of arthritis and other painful inflammatory disorders


fenoprofen calcium: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Nalfon) used in the treatment of arthritis and other painful inflammatory disorders


Nalfon: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Nalfon) used in the treatment of arthritis and other painful inflammatory disorders


Fentanyl: trade names of a narcotic analgesic that can be inhaled and that acts on the central nervous system and may become addictive; used as a veterinary anesthetic and with other drugs before, during, and after surgery; also used as a nonlethal gas to incapacitate people in hostage situations; also abused as a recreational drug


Sublimaze: trade names of a narcotic analgesic that can be inhaled and that acts on the central nervous system and may become addictive; used as a veterinary anesthetic and with other drugs before, during, and after surgery; also used as a nonlethal gas to incapacitate people in hostage situations; also abused as a recreational drug


Feosol: trade name of a drug rich in iron; used to treat some kinds of anemia


Fergon: trade name of a drug rich in iron; used to treat some types of anemia


Ferris wheel: a vertical rotating mechanism consisting of a large wheel with suspended seats that remain upright as the wheel rotates; provides a ride at an amusement park


ferrule: a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting


collet: a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting


ferry: a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule


ferryboat: a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule


fertility drug: a drug used to increase a woman's fertility


ferule: a switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish children


fesse: (heraldry) an ordinary consisting of a broad horizontal band across a shield


fess: (heraldry) an ordinary consisting of a broad horizontal band across a shield


festoon: flower chains suspended in curves between points as a decoration


festoonery: flower chains suspended in curves between points as a decoration


festoon: an embellishment consisting of a decorative representation of a string of flowers suspended between two points; used on pottery or in architectural work


festoon: a curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful curves


fetoscope: a stethoscope placed on the pregnant woman's abdomen to listen for the fetal heartbeat


foetoscope: a stethoscope placed on the pregnant woman's abdomen to listen for the fetal heartbeat


fetter: a shackle for the ankles or feet


hobble: a shackle for the ankles or feet


fez: a felt cap (usually red) for a man; shaped like a flat-topped cone with a tassel that hangs from the crown


tarboosh: a felt cap (usually red) for a man; shaped like a flat-topped cone with a tassel that hangs from the crown


fiber: a leatherlike material made by compressing layers of paper or cloth


fibre: a leatherlike material made by compressing layers of paper or cloth


vulcanized fiber: a leatherlike material made by compressing layers of paper or cloth


fiberboard: wallboard composed of wood chips or shavings bonded together with resin and compressed into rigid sheets


fibreboard: wallboard composed of wood chips or shavings bonded together with resin and compressed into rigid sheets


particle board: wallboard composed of wood chips or shavings bonded together with resin and compressed into rigid sheets


fiber optic cable: a cable made of optical fibers that can transmit large amounts of information at the speed of light


fibre optic cable: a cable made of optical fibers that can transmit large amounts of information at the speed of light


fiber-optic transmission system: a communication system using fiber optic cables


fibre-optic transmission system: a communication system using fiber optic cables


FOTS: a communication system using fiber optic cables


fiberscope: a flexible medical instrument involving fiber optics that is used to examine internal organs


fichu: a lightweight triangular scarf worn by a woman


fiddlestick: a bow used in playing the violin


violin bow: a bow used in playing the violin


field artillery: movable artillery (other than antiaircraft) used by armies in the field (especially for direct support of front-line troops)


field gun: movable artillery (other than antiaircraft) used by armies in the field (especially for direct support of front-line troops)


field coil: the electric coil around a field magnet that produces the magneto motive force to set up the flux in an electric machine


field winding: the electric coil around a field magnet that produces the magneto motive force to set up the flux in an electric machine


field-effect transistor: a transistor in which most current flows in a channel whose effective resistance can be controlled by a transverse electric field


FET: a transistor in which most current flows in a channel whose effective resistance can be controlled by a transverse electric field


field-emission microscope: electron microscope used to observe the surface structure of a solid


field glass: a small refracting telescope


glass: a small refracting telescope


spyglass: a small refracting telescope


field hockey ball: ball used in playing field hockey


field hospital: a temporary military hospital near the battle lines


field house: an athletic facility where athletes prepare for sport


field house: a building for indoor sports


sports arena: a building for indoor sports


field lens: the lens that is farthest from the eye in an optical device with more than one lens


field magnet: a magnet that provides a magnetic field in a dynamo or electric motor


field-sequential color television: an early form of color TV in which successive fields are scanned in three primary colors


field-sequential color TV: an early form of color TV in which successive fields are scanned in three primary colors


field-sequential color television system: an early form of color TV in which successive fields are scanned in three primary colors


field-sequential color TV system: an early form of color TV in which successive fields are scanned in three primary colors


field tent: a canvas tent for use in the field


fieldwork: a temporary fortification built by troops in the field


fife: a small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo; has a shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a marching band


fife rail: the railing surrounding the mast of a sailing vessel


fifth wheel: a steering bearing that enables the front axle of a horse-drawn wagon to rotate


fifth wheel: an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle


spare: an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle


fighter: a high-speed military or naval airplane designed to destroy enemy aircraft in the air


fighter aircraft: a high-speed military or naval airplane designed to destroy enemy aircraft in the air


attack aircraft: a high-speed military or naval airplane designed to destroy enemy aircraft in the air


fighting chair: a fixed chair from which a saltwater angler can fight a hooked fish


fig leaf: a covering consisting of anything intended to conceal something regarded as shameful


figure: a model of a bodily form (especially of a person)


figure eight: a knot having the shape of the numeral 8; tied in a rope that has been passed through a hole or pulley and that prevents the rope from coming loose


figure of eight: a knot having the shape of the numeral 8; tied in a rope that has been passed through a hole or pulley and that prevents the rope from coming loose


figurehead: figure on the bow of some sailing vessels


figure loom: a loom for weaving figured fabrics


figured-fabric loom: a loom for weaving figured fabrics


figure skate: an ice skate worn for figure skating; has a slightly curved blade and a row of jagged points at the front of the blade


figurine: a small carved or molded figure


statuette: a small carved or molded figure


filament: a thin wire (usually tungsten) that is heated white hot by the passage of an electric current


filature: a bobbin used in spinning silk into thread


file: a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal


file: office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order


file cabinet: office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order


filing cabinet: office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order


file folder: folder that holds papers together in a filing cabinet


file server: (computer science) a digital computer that provides workstations on a network with controlled access to shared resources


filet: lace having a square mesh


filigree: delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)


filagree: delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)


fillagree: delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)


filler: the tobacco used to form the core of a cigar


fillet: fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members


stopping: fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members


filling: (dentistry) a dental appliance consisting of any of various substances (as metal or plastic) inserted into a prepared cavity in a tooth


film: a thin coating or layer


film: photographic material consisting of a base of celluloid covered with a photographic emulsion; used to make negatives or transparencies


photographic film: photographic material consisting of a base of celluloid covered with a photographic emulsion; used to make negatives or transparencies


film: a thin sheet of (usually plastic and usually transparent) material used to wrap or cover things


plastic film: a thin sheet of (usually plastic and usually transparent) material used to wrap or cover things


film advance: a mechanism for advancing film in a camera or projector


filter: device that removes something from whatever passes through it


filter: an electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it


filter bed: filter consisting of a layer of sand or gravel for filtering water


filter tip: an air filter on the end of a cigarette; contains material that filters the smoke


filter-tipped cigarette: a cigarette with a filter tip


fin: a stabilizer on a ship that resembles the fin of a fish


finder: optical device that helps a user to find the target of interest


viewfinder: optical device that helps a user to find the target of interest


view finder: optical device that helps a user to find the target of interest


finery: elaborate or showy attire and accessories


fine-tooth comb: a comb with teeth set close together


fine-toothed comb: a comb with teeth set close together


finger: one of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumb


fingerboard: a narrow strip of wood on the neck of some stringed instruments (violin or cello or guitar etc) where the strings are held against the wood with the fingers


finger bowl: small bowl for rinsing the fingers at table


finger hole: a hole for inserting a finger


finger hole: one of a series of holes in a woodwind instrument; pitch changes when a finger covers it


finger paint: paint that has the consistency of jelly


fingerpaint: paint that has the consistency of jelly


finger-painting: a painting produced by spreading paint with the fingers


finger plate: a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers


escutcheon: a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers


scutcheon: a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers


fingerstall: a sheath worn to protect a finger


cot: a sheath worn to protect a finger


finial: an ornament at the top of a spire or gable; usually a foliated fleur-de-lis


finish coat: the final coating of plaster applied to walls and ceilings


finishing coat: the final coating of plaster applied to walls and ceilings


finish coat: the final coat of paint


finishing coat: the final coat of paint


finisher: a race car that finishes a race


fin keel: a metal plate projecting from the keel of a shallow vessel to give it greater lateral stability


fipple: a wooden plug forming a flue pipe (as the mouthpiece of a recorder)


fipple flute: a tubular wind instrument with 8 finger holes and a fipple mouthpiece


fipple pipe: a tubular wind instrument with 8 finger holes and a fipple mouthpiece


recorder: a tubular wind instrument with 8 finger holes and a fipple mouthpiece


vertical flute: a tubular wind instrument with 8 finger holes and a fipple mouthpiece


fire: a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning


fire alarm: an alarm that is tripped off by fire or smoke


smoke alarm: an alarm that is tripped off by fire or smoke


firearm: a portable gun


piece: a portable gun


small-arm: a portable gun


firebase: an artillery base to support advancing troops


fire bell: a bell rung to give a fire alarm


fireboat: a boat equipped to fight fires on ships or along a waterfront


firebox: a furnace (as on a steam locomotive) in which fuel is burned


firebrick: brick made of fire clay; used for lining e.g. furnaces and chimneys


fire control radar: naval radar that controls the delivery of fire on a military target


fire control system: naval weaponry consisting of a system for controlling the delivery of fire on a military target


firecracker: firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing


cracker: firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing


banger: firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing


fire door: a fire-resistant door that can be closed to stop the spread of a fire


fire engine: any of various large trucks that carry firemen and equipment to the site of a fire


fire truck: any of various large trucks that carry firemen and equipment to the site of a fire


fire escape: a stairway (often on the outside of a building) that permits exit in the case of fire or other emergency


emergency exit: a stairway (often on the outside of a building) that permits exit in the case of fire or other emergency


fire extinguisher: a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires


extinguisher: a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires


asphyxiator: a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires


fire hose: a large hose that carries water from a fire hydrant to the site of the fire


fire iron: metal fireside implements


fireman's ax: an ax that has a long handle and a head with one cutting edge and a point on the other side


fireman's axe: an ax that has a long handle and a head with one cutting edge and a point on the other side


fireplace: an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built


hearth: an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built


open fireplace: an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built


fireplug: an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire


fire hydrant: an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire


plug: an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire


fire screen: a metal screen before an open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks)


fireguard: a metal screen before an open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks)


fire ship: a weapon consisting of a ship carrying explosives that is set adrift to destroy enemy ships


fire station: a station housing fire apparatus and firemen


firehouse: a station housing fire apparatus and firemen


fire tongs: tongs for taking hold of burning coals


coal tongs: tongs for taking hold of burning coals


fire tower: a watchtower where a lookout is posted to watch for fires


firetrap: a building that would be hard to escape from if it were to catch fire


fire trench: a trench especially constructed for the delivery of small-arms fire


firewall: a fireproof (or fire-resistant) wall designed to prevent the spread of fire through a building or a vehicle


firewall: (computing) a security system consisting of a combination of hardware and software that limits the exposure of a computer or computer network to attack from crackers; commonly used on local area networks that are connected to the internet


firework: (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.


pyrotechnic: (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.


firing chamber: chamber that is the part of a gun that receives the charge


gun chamber: chamber that is the part of a gun that receives the charge


firing pin: striker that ignites the charge by striking the primer


firing range: a practice range for target practice


target range: a practice range for target practice


firkin: a small wooden keg


firmer chisel: a chisel with a thin blade for woodworking


first-aid kit: kit consisting of a set of bandages and medicines for giving first aid


first-aid station: a station providing emergency care or treatment before regular medical aid can be obtained


first base: the base that must be touched first by a base runner in baseball


first class: the most expensive accommodations on a ship or train or plane


first gear: the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving


first: the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving


low gear: the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving


low: the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving


fishbowl: a transparent bowl in which small fish are kept


fish bowl: a transparent bowl in which small fish are kept


goldfish bowl: a transparent bowl in which small fish are kept


fisherman's bend: a knot for tying a line to a spar or ring


fisherman's knot: a knot for tying the ends of two lines together


true lover's knot: a knot for tying the ends of two lines together


truelove knot: a knot for tying the ends of two lines together


fisherman's lure: (angling) any bright artificial bait consisting of plastic or metal mounted with hooks and trimmed with feathers


fish lure: (angling) any bright artificial bait consisting of plastic or metal mounted with hooks and trimmed with feathers


fishery: a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold


piscary: a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold


fish farm: a workplace (usually a pond) where fish are raised for food


fishhook: a sharp barbed hook for catching fish


fishing boat: a vessel for fishing; often has a well to keep the catch alive


fishing smack: a vessel for fishing; often has a well to keep the catch alive


fishing vessel: a vessel for fishing; often has a well to keep the catch alive


fishing gear: gear used in fishing


tackle: gear used in fishing


fishing tackle: gear used in fishing


fishing rig: gear used in fishing


rig: gear used in fishing


fishing line: a length of cord to which the leader and float and sinker and hook are attached


fishing rod: a rod of wood or steel or fiberglass that is used in fishing to extend the fishing line


fishing pole: a rod of wood or steel or fiberglass that is used in fishing to extend the fishing line


fish joint: a butt joint formed by bolting fish plates to the sides of two rails or beams


fish knife: a small table knife with a spatula blade used for eating fish


fish ladder: a series of ascending pools providing a passage for salmon to swim upstream past a dam


fishnet: a net that will enclose fish when it is pulled in


fishing net: a net that will enclose fish when it is pulled in


fishplate: metal plate bolted along sides of two rails or beams


fish slice: a food turner with a broad blade used for turning or serving fish or other food that is cooked in a frying pan


fishtail bit: a drilling bit with cutting edges usually hardened against wear


blade bit: a drilling bit with cutting edges usually hardened against wear


fitment: any of the items furnishing or equipping a room (especially built-in furniture)


fitted sheet: a sheet (usually with elastic edges) tailored to fit a particular mattress


contour sheet: a sheet (usually with elastic edges) tailored to fit a particular mattress


fitting: a small and often standardized accessory to a larger system


five-spot: a playing card or a domino or a die whose upward face shows five pips


five: a playing card or a domino or a die whose upward face shows five pips


fixative: a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging


fixed-combination drug: drug containing fixed amounts of two or more ingredients


fixer-upper: a house or other dwelling in need of repair (usually offered for sale at a low price)


fixings: the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)


trimmings: the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)


fixture: an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)


fizgig: a firework that fizzes as it moves


flag: emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design


flag: stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones


flagstone: stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones


flageolet: a small fipple flute with four finger holes and two thumb holes


treble recorder: a small fipple flute with four finger holes and two thumb holes


shepherd's pipe: a small fipple flute with four finger holes and two thumb holes


flagging: a walk of flagstones


flagon: a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine)


flagpole: a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised


flagstaff: a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised


flagship: the ship that carries the commander of a fleet and flies his flag


flagship: the chief one of a related group


flail: an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing


flambeau: a flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night)


flamethrower: a weapon that squirts ignited fuel for several yards


Flaminian Way: an ancient Roman road in Italy built by Gaius Flaminius in 220 BC; extends north from Rome to cisalpine Gaul


flange: a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object


rim: a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object


flannel: a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing


flannel: (usually in the plural) trousers made of flannel or gabardine or tweed or white cloth


gabardine: (usually in the plural) trousers made of flannel or gabardine or tweed or white cloth


tweed: (usually in the plural) trousers made of flannel or gabardine or tweed or white cloth


white: (usually in the plural) trousers made of flannel or gabardine or tweed or white cloth


flannelette: a cotton fabric imitating flannel


flap: any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely


flap: a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag


flaps: a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag


flare: a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification


flare path: an airstrip outline with lights to guide an airplane pilot in landing


flash: a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph


photoflash: a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph


flash lamp: a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph


flashgun: a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph


flashbulb: a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph


flash bulb: a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph


flash: a bright patch of color used for decoration or identification


flashboard: boarding place along the top of a dam to increase its height


flashboarding: boarding place along the top of a dam to increase its height


flash camera: a camera with a photoflash attachment


flasher: an electrical device that automatically turns a lamp on and off (as for an advertising display)


flashing: sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing


flashlight: a small portable battery-powered electric lamp


torch: a small portable battery-powered electric lamp


flashlight battery: a small dry battery containing dry cells; used to power flashlights


flash memory: nonvolatile storage that can be electrically erased and programmed anew


flask: bottle that has a narrow neck


flat: scenery consisting of a wooden frame covered with painted canvas; part of a stage setting


flat: a deflated pneumatic tire


flat tire: a deflated pneumatic tire


flat: a shallow box in which seedlings are started


flat arch: an arch with mutually supporting voussoirs that has a straight horizontal extrados and intrados


straight arch: an arch with mutually supporting voussoirs that has a straight horizontal extrados and intrados


flatbed: an open truck bed or trailer with no sides; used to carry large heavy objects


flatbed press: a printing press where the type is carried on a flat bed under a cylinder that holds paper and rolls over the type


cylinder press: a printing press where the type is carried on a flat bed under a cylinder that holds paper and rolls over the type


flat bench: a bench on which a weightlifter lies to do exercises


flatcar: freight car without permanent sides or roof


flatbed: freight car without permanent sides or roof


flat: freight car without permanent sides or roof


flat coat: the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface


ground: the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface


primer: the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface


priming: the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface


primer coat: the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface


priming coat: the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface


undercoat: the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface


flat file: a file with two flat surfaces


flatiron: an iron that was heated by placing it on a stove


flatlet: a tiny flat


flat panel display: a type of video display that is thin and flat; commonly used in laptop computers


FPD: a type of video display that is thin and flat; commonly used in laptop computers


flats: footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)


flat tip screwdriver: a screwdriver with a flat wedge-shaped tip that fits into a slot in the head of a screw


flatware: silverware eating utensils


silver: silverware eating utensils


flatware: tableware that is relatively flat and fashioned as a single piece


flatwork: ironing that can be done mechanically


flat wash: ironing that can be done mechanically


fleabag: a run-down hotel


fleapit: an old shabby movie theater


flecainide: oral antiarrhythmic medication (trade name Tambocor) used as a last resort in treating arrhythmias; increases the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients


Tambocor: oral antiarrhythmic medication (trade name Tambocor) used as a last resort in treating arrhythmias; increases the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients


fleece: a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing


fleet ballistic missile submarine: a submarine carrying ballistic missiles


fleur-de-lis: (heraldry) charge consisting of a conventionalized representation of an iris


fleur-de-lys: (heraldry) charge consisting of a conventionalized representation of an iris


flight: a stairway (set of steps) between one floor or landing and the next


flight of stairs: a stairway (set of steps) between one floor or landing and the next


flight of steps: a stairway (set of steps) between one floor or landing and the next


flight deck: the upper deck of an aircraft carrier; used as a runway


landing deck: the upper deck of an aircraft carrier; used as a runway


flight simulator: simulator consisting of a machine on the ground that simulates the conditions of flying a plane


trainer: simulator consisting of a machine on the ground that simulates the conditions of flying a plane


flintlock: an obsolete gunlock that has flint embedded in the hammer; the flint makes a spark that ignites the charge


flintlock: a muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock


firelock: a muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock


flip-flop: an electronic circuit that can assume either of two stable states


flip-flop: a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe


thong: a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe


flipper: a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater)


fin: a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater)


float: something that floats on the surface of water


float: a hand tool with a flat face used for smoothing and finishing the surface of plaster or cement or stucco


plasterer's float: a hand tool with a flat face used for smoothing and finishing the surface of plaster or cement or stucco


float: an elaborate display mounted on a platform carried by a truck (or pulled by a truck) in a procession or parade


floating dock: dry dock that can be submerged under a vessel and then raised


floating dry dock: dry dock that can be submerged under a vessel and then raised


floating mine: an explosive mine designed to destroy ships that bump into it


marine mine: an explosive mine designed to destroy ships that bump into it


floatplane: a seaplane equipped with pontoons for landing or taking off from water


pontoon plane: a seaplane equipped with pontoons for landing or taking off from water


flood: light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography


floodlight: light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography


flood lamp: light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography


photoflood: light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography


floor: the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)


flooring: the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)


floor: a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale


level: a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale


storey: a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale


story: a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale


floor: a large room in a exchange where the trading is done


trading floor: a large room in a exchange where the trading is done


floor: the legislative hall where members debate and vote and conduct other business


floorboard: a board in the floor


floor board: a board in the floor


floorboard: the floor of an automobile


floor cover: a covering for a floor


floor covering: a covering for a floor


floor joist: joist that supports a floor


floor lamp: a lamp that stands on the floor


floor plan: scale drawing of a horizontal section through a building at a given level; contrasts with elevation


flophouse: a cheap lodging house


dosshouse: a cheap lodging house


florist: a shop where flowers and ornamental plants are sold


florist shop: a shop where flowers and ornamental plants are sold


flower store: a shop where flowers and ornamental plants are sold


floss: a soft loosely twisted thread used in embroidery


flotilla: a fleet of small craft


flotilla: a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships


flotsam: the floating wreckage of a ship


jetsam: the floating wreckage of a ship


flour bin: a bin for holding flour


flour mill: a mill for grinding grain into flour


flower arrangement: a decorative arrangement of flowers


floral arrangement: a decorative arrangement of flowers


flowerbed: a bed in which flowers are growing


flower bed: a bed in which flowers are growing


bed of flowers: a bed in which flowers are growing


flower chain: flowers strung together in a chain


flower garden: a garden featuring flowering plants


floxuridine: antineoplastic drug used to treat some cancers; can cause loss of hair


flue: a conduit to carry off smoke


flue pipe: organ pipe whose tone is produced by air passing across the sharp edge of a fissure or lip


flue: organ pipe whose tone is produced by air passing across the sharp edge of a fissure or lip


labial pipe: organ pipe whose tone is produced by air passing across the sharp edge of a fissure or lip


flue stop: an organ stop with the tone of a flue pipe


flugelhorn: a brass instrument resembling a cornet but with a wider bore


fluegelhorn: a brass instrument resembling a cornet but with a wider bore


fluid drive: an automotive power coupling


fluid flywheel: a kind of fluid coupling in which the flywheel is the driving rotor


fluke: flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor


flue: flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor


fluke: a barb on a harpoon or arrow


flume: watercourse that consists of an open artificial chute filled with water for power or for carrying logs


flunitrazepan: a depressant and tranquilizer (trade name Rohypnol) often used in the commission of sexual assault; legally available in Europe and Mexico and Colombia


Rohypnol: a depressant and tranquilizer (trade name Rohypnol) often used in the commission of sexual assault; legally available in Europe and Mexico and Colombia


fluorescent: a lighting fixture that uses a fluorescent lamp


fluorescent fixture: a lighting fixture that uses a fluorescent lamp


fluorescent lamp: lamp consisting of a tube coated on the inside with a fluorescent material; mercury vapor in the tube emits ultraviolet radiation that is converted to visible radiation by the fluorescent material


fluoroscope: an X-ray machine that combines an X-ray source and a fluorescent screen to enable direct observation


roentgenoscope: an X-ray machine that combines an X-ray source and a fluorescent screen to enable direct observation


fluorouracil: an antimetabolite used to treat certain cancers


fluoxetine: a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade names Prozac or Sarafem); it is thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain


fluoxetine hydrocholoride: a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade names Prozac or Sarafem); it is thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain


Prozac: a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade names Prozac or Sarafem); it is thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain


Sarafem: a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade names Prozac or Sarafem); it is thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain


fluphenazine: tranquilizer used to treat psychotic disorders


flurazepam: tranquilizer (trade name Dalmane) used to treat insomnia


flurazepam hydrochloride: tranquilizer (trade name Dalmane) used to treat insomnia


Dalmane: tranquilizer (trade name Dalmane) used to treat insomnia


flurbiprofen: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Ansaid) that is administered only orally


Ansaid: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Ansaid) that is administered only orally


flushless toilet: a toilet that relies on bacteria to break down waste matter (instead of using water)


flush toilet: a toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it


lavatory: a toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it


flute: a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown


transverse flute: a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown


flute: a groove or furrow in cloth etc (particularly a shallow concave groove on the shaft of a column)


fluting: a groove or furrow in cloth etc (particularly a shallow concave groove on the shaft of a column)


flute: a tall narrow wineglass


flute glass: a tall narrow wineglass


champagne flute: a tall narrow wineglass


fluvastatin: least expensive statin drug (trade name Lescol); usually taken orally at bedtime


Lescol: least expensive statin drug (trade name Lescol); usually taken orally at bedtime


flux applicator: an applicator for applying flux (as in soldering)


fluxmeter: meter that measures magnetic flux by the current it generates in a coil


fly: an opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth


fly front: an opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth


fly: fisherman's lure consisting of a fishhook decorated to look like an insect


fly gallery: a narrow raised platform at the side of a stage in a theater; stagehands can work the ropes controlling equipment in the flies


fly floor: a narrow raised platform at the side of a stage in a theater; stagehands can work the ropes controlling equipment in the flies


flying boat: a large seaplane that floats with its fuselage in the water rather than on pontoons


flying bridge: the highest navigational bridge on a ship; a small (often open) deck above the pilot house


flybridge: the highest navigational bridge on a ship; a small (often open) deck above the pilot house


fly bridge: the highest navigational bridge on a ship; a small (often open) deck above the pilot house


monkey bridge: the highest navigational bridge on a ship; a small (often open) deck above the pilot house


flying buttress: a buttress that stands apart from the main structure and connected to it by an arch


arc-boutant: a buttress that stands apart from the main structure and connected to it by an arch


flying carpet: (Asian folktale) an imaginary carpet that will fly people anywhere they wish to go


flying jib: the outermost of two or more jibs


fly rod: a long flexible fishing rod used in fly fishing


fly tent: a tent with a fly front


flytrap: a trap for catching flies


flywheel: regulator consisting of a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smooths the operation of a reciprocating engine


fob: short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest


watch chain: short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest


watch guard: short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest


fob: an adornment that hangs from a watch chain


fob: a vest pocket to hold a pocket watch


watch pocket: a vest pocket to hold a pocket watch


foghorn: a warning device consisting of a horn that generates a loud low tone


foglamp: headlight that provides strong beam for use in foggy weather


foible: the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip


foil: a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button


foil: a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal


foil: picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector


transparency: picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector


fold: a pen for sheep


sheepfold: a pen for sheep


sheep pen: a pen for sheep


sheepcote: a pen for sheep


folder: covering that is folded over to protect the contents


folderal: ornamental objects of no great value


falderol: ornamental objects of no great value


frill: ornamental objects of no great value


gimcrackery: ornamental objects of no great value


gimcrack: ornamental objects of no great value


nonsense: ornamental objects of no great value


trumpery: ornamental objects of no great value


folding chair: a chair that can be folded flat for storage


folding door: an interior door that opens by folding back in sections (rather than by swinging on hinges)


accordion door: an interior door that opens by folding back in sections (rather than by swinging on hinges)


folding saw: a saw with a toothed blade that folds into a handle (the way a pocketknife folds)


foliation: (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament


foliage: (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament


folio: a book (or manuscript) consisting of large sheets of paper folded in the middle to make two leaves or four pages


folk art: genre of art of unknown origin that reflects traditional values of a society


follow-up: a piece of work that exploits or builds on earlier work


followup: a piece of work that exploits or builds on earlier work


food additive: an additive to food intended to improve its flavor or appearance or shelf-life


artificial additive: an additive to food intended to improve its flavor or appearance or shelf-life


food court: an area (as in a shopping mall) where fast food is sold (usually around a common eating area)


food processor: a kitchen appliance with interchangeable blades; used for shredding or blending or chopping or slicing food


food hamper: a hamper for packing and transporting food


foot: a support resembling a pedal extremity


footage: film that has been shot


football: the inflated oblong ball used in playing American football


football field: the playing field on which football is played


gridiron: the playing field on which football is played


football helmet: a padded helmet with a face mask to protect the head of football players


football stadium: a stadium where football games are held


footbath: a small bathtub for warming or washing or disinfecting the feet


footboard: a vertical board or panel forming the foot of a bedstead


footboard: a narrow platform on which to stand or brace the feet


foot brake: hydraulic brake operated by pressing on a foot pedal


footbridge: a bridge designed for pedestrians


overcrossing: a bridge designed for pedestrians


pedestrian bridge: a bridge designed for pedestrians


foothold: a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing


footing: a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing


footlights: theater light at the front of a stage that illuminate the set and actors


footlocker: a trunk for storing personal possessions; usually kept at the foot of a bed (as in a barracks)


locker: a trunk for storing personal possessions; usually kept at the foot of a bed (as in a barracks)


footplate: the platform in the cab of a locomotive on which the engineer stands to operate the controls


foot rule: a ruler one foot long


footstool: a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person


footrest: a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person


ottoman: a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person


tuffet: a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person


footwear: covering for a person's feet


footgear: covering for a person's feet


footwear: clothing worn on a person's feet


forceps: an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies)


force pump: pump used to force a liquid up and expel it under pressure


fore-and-after: sailing vessel with a fore-and-aft rig


fore-and-aft rig: rig in which the principal sails are fore-and-aft


fore-and-aft sail: any sail not set on a yard and whose normal position is in a fore-and-aft direction


forecastle: living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed


fo'c'sle: living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed


forecourt: the outer or front court of a building or of a group of buildings


foredeck: the deck between the bridge and the forecastle


fore edge: the part of a book that faces inward when the book is shelved; the part opposite the spine


foredge: the part of a book that faces inward when the book is shelved; the part opposite the spine


foreground: (computer science) a window for an active application


foremast: the mast nearest the bow in vessels with two or more masts


fore plane: a carpenter's plane intermediate between a jack plane and a jointer plane


foresail: the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel


forestay: an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast


foretop: a platform at the head of a foremast


fore-topmast: the topmast next above the foremast


fore-topsail: the topsail on a foremast


forge: a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering


smithy: a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering


forge: furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping


fork: cutlery used for serving and eating food


fork: an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs


forklift: a small industrial vehicle with a power operated forked platform in front that can be inserted under loads to lift and move them


form: a mold for setting concrete


formal garden: a garden laid out on regular lines with plants arranged in symmetrical locations or in geometrical designs


formalwear: attire to wear on formal occasions in the evening


eveningwear: attire to wear on formal occasions in the evening


evening dress: attire to wear on formal occasions in the evening


evening clothes: attire to wear on formal occasions in the evening


formation: a particular spatial arrangement


Formica: any of various plastic laminates containing melamine


forte: the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible


fortification: defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it


munition: defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it


fortress: a fortified defensive structure


fort: a fortified defensive structure


forty-five: a .45-caliber pistol


forum: a public facility to meet for open discussion


assembly: a public facility to meet for open discussion


meeting place: a public facility to meet for open discussion


Foucault pendulum: pendulum with a long wire; can swing in any direction; the change in the swing plane demonstrates the earth's rotation


foulard: a light plain-weave or twill-weave silk or silklike fabric (usually with a printed design)


foul-weather gear: protective garment that is intended to keep the wearer dry and warm in bad weather


foundation: lowest support of a structure


base: lowest support of a structure


fundament: lowest support of a structure


foot: lowest support of a structure


groundwork: lowest support of a structure


substructure: lowest support of a structure


understructure: lowest support of a structure


foundation garment: a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body


foundation: a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body


foundation stone: a stone laid at a ceremony to mark the founding of a new building


foundry: factory where metal castings are produced


metalworks: factory where metal castings are produced


fountain: a plumbing fixture that provides a flow of water


fount: a plumbing fixture that provides a flow of water


fountain: an artificially produced flow of water


jet: an artificially produced flow of water


fountain: a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises


fountain pen: a pen that is supplied with ink from a reservoir in its barrel


four-in-hand: a long necktie that is tied in a slipknot with one end hanging in front of the other


fourpenny nail: a nail 1.5 inches long


four-poster: a bed with posts at the four corners that can be used to support a canopy or curtains


four-pounder: an artillery gun that throws a shot weighing four pounds


four-spot: a playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows four pips


four: a playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows four pips


four-stroke engine: an internal-combustion engine in which an explosive mixture is drawn into the cylinder on the first stroke and is compressed and ignited on the second stroke; work is done on the third stroke and the products of combustion are exhausted on the fourth stroke


four-stroke internal-combustion engine: an internal-combustion engine in which an explosive mixture is drawn into the cylinder on the first stroke and is compressed and ignited on the second stroke; work is done on the third stroke and the products of combustion are exhausted on the fourth stroke


four-tailed bandage: a bandage consisting of a strip of cloth split in two on both ends; the central part is placed under the chin to restrict motion of the mandible and the tails are tied over the top of the head


four-wheel drive: a transmission that provides power directly to all four wheels of a motor vehicle


4WD: a transmission that provides power directly to all four wheels of a motor vehicle


four-wheel drive: a motor vehicle with a four-wheel drive transmission system


4WD: a motor vehicle with a four-wheel drive transmission system


four-wheeler: a hackney carriage with four wheels


fowling piece: a light shotgun used for fowling


foxhole: a small dugout with a pit for individual shelter against enemy fire


fox hole: a small dugout with a pit for individual shelter against enemy fire


fraction: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole


fragmentation bomb: a bomb with only 10 to 20 per cent explosive and the remainder consisting of casings designed to break into many small high-velocity fragments; most effective against troops and vehicles


antipersonnel bomb: a bomb with only 10 to 20 per cent explosive and the remainder consisting of casings designed to break into many small high-velocity fragments; most effective against troops and vehicles


anti-personnel bomb: a bomb with only 10 to 20 per cent explosive and the remainder consisting of casings designed to break into many small high-velocity fragments; most effective against troops and vehicles


daisy cutter: a bomb with only 10 to 20 per cent explosive and the remainder consisting of casings designed to break into many small high-velocity fragments; most effective against troops and vehicles


frail: a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)


fraise: sloping or horizontal rampart of pointed stakes


fraise: a ruff for the neck worn in the 16th century


frame: a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror


framing: a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror


frame: the framework for a pair of eyeglasses


frame: a single one of a series of still transparent pictures forming a cinema, television or video film


frame buffer: (computer science) a buffer that stores the contents of an image pixel by pixel


framework: a structure supporting or containing something


Francis turbine: a type of hydroelectric turbine


franking machine: a machine that automatically stamps letters or packages passing through it and computes the total charge


freeboard deck: the uppermost watertight deck


free house: a public house that is not controlled by a brewery and so is free to sell different brands of beer and ale


free-reed: a reed that does not fit closely over the aperture


free-reed instrument: a wind instrument with a free reed


free throw lane: a lane on a basketball court extending from the end line to 15 feet in front of the backboard; players may not enter this lane during a free throw


freewheel: a clutch (as on the rear wheel of a bicycle) that allows wheels to turn freely (as in coasting)


freight car: a railway car that carries freight


freight elevator: an elevator designed for carrying freight


service elevator: an elevator designed for carrying freight


freight liner: a long-distance express freight train between industrial centers and seaports with facilities for rapid loading and unloading of goods


liner train: a long-distance express freight train between industrial centers and seaports with facilities for rapid loading and unloading of goods


freight train: a railroad train consisting of freight cars


rattler: a railroad train consisting of freight cars


French door: a light door with transparent or glazed panels extending the full length


French heel: a fairly high narrow heel on women's shoes


French horn: a brass musical instrument consisting of a conical tube that is coiled into a spiral and played by means of valves


horn: a brass musical instrument consisting of a conical tube that is coiled into a spiral and played by means of valves


French knot: a stitch made by looping the thread several times around the needle before inserting it into the fabric


French polish: a varnish for wood consisting of shellac dissolved in alcohol


French polish shellac: a varnish for wood consisting of shellac dissolved in alcohol


French roof: a mansard roof with sides that are nearly perpendicular


French window: a French door situated in an exterior wall of a building


fresco: a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster


freshener: anything that freshens


Fresnel lens: lens composed of a number of small lenses arranged to make a lightweight lens of large diameter and short focal length


fret: a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch


fret: an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)


Greek fret: an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)


Greek key: an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)


key pattern: an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)


friary: a monastery of friars


friction clutch: a clutch in which one part turns the other by the friction between them


friction tape: a water-resistant adhesive tape used to insulate exposed electrical conductors


insulating tape: a water-resistant adhesive tape used to insulate exposed electrical conductors


frieze: a heavy woolen fabric with a long nap


frieze: an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice


frigate: a United States warship larger than a destroyer and smaller than a cruiser


frigate: a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries


frill: a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim


flounce: a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim


ruffle: a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim


furbelow: a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim


fringe: an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels


Frisbee: a light, plastic disk about 10 inches in diameter; propelled with a flip of the wrist for recreation or competition


frock: a habit worn by clerics


frock coat: a man's coat having knee-length skirts front and back; worn in the 19th century


frog: a decorative loop of braid or cord


front: the side that is seen or that goes first


frontage road: a local road that runs parallel to an expressway and allows local traffic to gain access to property


service road: a local road that runs parallel to an expressway and allows local traffic to gain access to property


frontal: a drapery that covers the front of an altar


front bench: any of the front seats in the House of Commons that are reserved for ministers or former ministers


front door: exterior door (at the entrance) at the front of a building


front entrance: exterior door (at the entrance) at the front of a building


frontispiece: front illustration facing the title page of a book


frontispiece: an ornamental facade


frontlet: an adornment worn on the forehead


frontal: an adornment worn on the forehead


front porch: a porch for the front door


front projector: a projector for digital input


front yard: the yard in front of a house; between the house and the street


fruit machine: a coin-operated gambling machine that produces random combinations of symbols (usually pictures of different fruits) on rotating dials; certain combinations win money for the player


frying pan: a pan used for frying foods


frypan: a pan used for frying foods


skillet: a pan used for frying foods


fuel-air explosive: a device consisting of a container of fuel and two explosive charges; the first charge bursts open the fuel container at a predetermined height and spreads the fuel in a cloud that mixes with atmospheric oxygen; the second charge detonates the cloud which creates an enormous blast wave and incinerates whatever is below


FAE: a device consisting of a container of fuel and two explosive charges; the first charge bursts open the fuel container at a predetermined height and spreads the fuel in a cloud that mixes with atmospheric oxygen; the second charge detonates the cloud which creates an enormous blast wave and incinerates whatever is below


fuel cell: cell that produces electricity by oxidation of fuel (hydrogen and oxygen or zinc and air); often used in electric cars


fuel filter: a filter in the fuel line that screens out dirt and rust particles from the fuel


fuel gauge: an indicator of the amount of fuel remaining in a vehicle


fuel indicator: an indicator of the amount of fuel remaining in a vehicle


fuel injection: mechanical system to inject atomized fuel directly into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine; avoids the need for a carburetor


fuel injection system: mechanical system to inject atomized fuel directly into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine; avoids the need for a carburetor


fuel line: a pipe that carries gasoline from a tank to a gasoline engine


gas line: a pipe that carries gasoline from a tank to a gasoline engine


petrol line: a pipe that carries gasoline from a tank to a gasoline engine


fuel system: equipment in a motor vehicle or aircraft that delivers fuel to the engine


fulcrum: the pivot about which a lever turns


full-dress uniform: the naval or military uniform that is specified by regulations to be worn on ceremonial occasions


full metal jacket: a lead bullet that is covered with a jacket of a harder metal (usually copper)


full skirt: a long skirt gathered at the waist


full-wave rectifier: rectifier that converts the negative half wave of an alternating current into a positive half wave


fumigator: a device that generates a gas for the purpose of disinfecting or eradicating pests


funeral home: a mortuary where those who knew the deceased can come to pay their last respects


funeral parlor: a mortuary where those who knew the deceased can come to pay their last respects


funeral parlour: a mortuary where those who knew the deceased can come to pay their last respects


funeral chapel: a mortuary where those who knew the deceased can come to pay their last respects


funeral church: a mortuary where those who knew the deceased can come to pay their last respects


funeral-residence: a mortuary where those who knew the deceased can come to pay their last respects


fungible: a commodity that is freely interchangeable with another in satisfying an obligation


funk hole: dugout as a place of safe retreat (when in a funk)


funnel: (nautical) smokestack consisting of a shaft for ventilation or the passage of smoke (especially the smokestack of a ship)


funnel: a conically shaped utensil having a narrow tube at the small end; used to channel the flow of substances into a container with a small mouth


funnel web: a funnel-shaped spider web; the funnel-web spider perches in the center of the web


funny wagon: an ambulance used to transport patients to a mental hospital


fur: a garment made of the dressed hairy coat of a mammal


fur coat: a coat made of fur


fur hat: a hat made of fur


furnace: an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.


furnace lining: lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace


refractory: lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace


furnace room: a room (usually in the basement of a building) that contains a furnace for heating the building


furnishing: (usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable


furnishing: (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel


trappings: (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel


furniture: furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy


piece of furniture: furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy


article of furniture: furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy


furosemide: commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema


Lasix: commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema


fur-piece: a neckpiece made of fur


furring strip: strip used to give a level surface for attaching wallboard


furring: strip used to give a level surface for attaching wallboard


furrow: a long shallow trench in the ground (especially one made by a plow)


fuse: any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant


fuze: any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant


fusee: any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant


fuzee: any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant


primer: any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant


priming: any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant


fuse: an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded


electrical fuse: an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded


safety fuse: an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded


fusee: a friction match with a large head that will stay alight in the wind


fuzee: a friction match with a large head that will stay alight in the wind


fusee: a colored flare used as a warning signal by trucks and trains


fuzee: a colored flare used as a warning signal by trucks and trains


fusee drive: a spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring


fusee: a spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring


fuselage: the central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo)


fusil: a light flintlock musket


fustian: a strong cotton and linen fabric with a slight nap


futon: mattress consisting of a pad of cotton batting that is used for sleeping on the floor or on a raised frame


futtock shroud: shroud that is part of a ship's rigging


future: bulk commodities bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date


futures exchange: a commodity exchange where futures contracts are traded


futures market: a commodity exchange where futures contracts are traded


forward market: a commodity exchange where futures contracts are traded


gabapentin: an anticonvulsant (trade name Neurontin) used to control some types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy; also used to manage neuralgia caused by shingles


Neurontin: an anticonvulsant (trade name Neurontin) used to control some types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy; also used to manage neuralgia caused by shingles


gabardine: a firm durable fabric with a twill weave


gable: the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof


gable end: the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof


gable wall: the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof


gable roof: a double sloping roof with a ridge and gables at each end


saddle roof: a double sloping roof with a ridge and gables at each end


saddleback: a double sloping roof with a ridge and gables at each end


saddleback roof: a double sloping roof with a ridge and gables at each end


gaddi: a cushion on a throne for a prince in India


gadgetry: appliances collectively


gaff: an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish


gaff: a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail


gaff: a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock


gaffsail: a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail suspended from a gaff


gaff-headed sail: a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail suspended from a gaff


gaff topsail: a triangular fore-and-aft sail with its foot along the gaff and its luff on the topmast


fore-and-aft topsail: a triangular fore-and-aft sail with its foot along the gaff and its luff on the topmast


gag: restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting


muzzle: restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting


gaiter: legging consisting of a cloth or leather covering for the leg from the knee to the ankle


gaiter: a shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the sides


Galilean telescope: a type of refracting telescope that is no longer used in astronomy


galleon: a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries


gallery: narrow recessed balcony area along an upper floor on the interior of a building; usually marked by a colonnade


gallery: a covered corridor (especially one extending along the wall of a building and supported with arches or columns)


gallery: a long usually narrow room used for some specific purpose


gallery: a room or series of rooms where works of art are exhibited


art gallery: a room or series of rooms where works of art are exhibited


picture gallery: a room or series of rooms where works of art are exhibited


galley: the area for food preparation on a ship


ship's galley: the area for food preparation on a ship


caboose: the area for food preparation on a ship


cookhouse: the area for food preparation on a ship


galley: the kitchen area for food preparation on an airliner


galley: (classical antiquity) a crescent-shaped seagoing vessel propelled by oars


galley: a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading


gallows: an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging


gallows tree: alternative terms for gallows


gallows-tree: alternative terms for gallows


gibbet: alternative terms for gallows


gallous: alternative terms for gallows


galvanometer: meter for detecting or comparing or measuring small electric currents


gambling house: a public building in which a variety of games of chance can be played (operated as a business)


gambling den: a public building in which a variety of games of chance can be played (operated as a business)


gambling hell: a public building in which a variety of games of chance can be played (operated as a business)


gaming house: a public building in which a variety of games of chance can be played (operated as a business)


gambrel: a gable roof with two slopes on each side and the lower slope being steeper


gambrel roof: a gable roof with two slopes on each side and the lower slope being steeper


game: the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game


gamebag: a canvas or leather bag for carrying game (especially birds) killed by a hunter


game equipment: equipment or apparatus used in playing a game


gaming card: one of a set of cards used in gambling games


gaming table: a table used for gambling; may be equipped with a gameboard and slots for chips


gamma hydroxybutyrate: a club drug available in liquid or powder form is taken orally (frequently combined with alcohol); used to incapacitate individuals for the commission of sexual assault and rape


GHB: a club drug available in liquid or powder form is taken orally (frequently combined with alcohol); used to incapacitate individuals for the commission of sexual assault and rape


gamma-interferon: a form of interferon that is produced by T cells and macrophages; involved in the activation of phagocytes


gamp: colloquial terms for an umbrella


brolly: colloquial terms for an umbrella


gang: tool consisting of a combination of implements arranged to work together


gangplank: a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside


gangboard: a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside


gangway: a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside


gangsaw: a power saw that has several parallel blades making simultaneous cuts


gangway: a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)


gantlet: the convergence of two parallel railroad tracks in a narrow place; the inner rails cross and run parallel and then diverge so a train remains on its own tracks at all times


gantry: a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc.


gauntry: a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc.


gap: a narrow opening


crack: a narrow opening


garage: an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles


garage: a repair shop where cars and trucks are serviced and repaired


service department: a repair shop where cars and trucks are serviced and repaired


Garand rifle: a semiautomatic rifle


Garand: a semiautomatic rifle


M-1: a semiautomatic rifle


M-1 rifle: a semiautomatic rifle


garbage: a receptacle where waste can be discarded


garbage truck: a truck for collecting domestic refuse


dustcart: a truck for collecting domestic refuse


garboard: the first wale laid next to the keel of a wooden ship


garboard plank: the first wale laid next to the keel of a wooden ship


garboard strake: the first wale laid next to the keel of a wooden ship


garden: a plot of ground where plants are cultivated


garden: a yard or lawn adjoining a house


garden hose: a hose used for watering a lawn or garden


garden rake: a rake used by gardeners


garden roller: heavy cast-iron cylinder used to flatten lawns


garden spade: a spade used by gardeners


garden tool: used for working in gardens or yards


lawn tool: used for working in gardens or yards


garden trowel: a trowel used by gardeners


gargoyle: an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal


gargoyle: a spout that terminates in a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal


garibaldi: a loose high-necked blouse with long sleeves; styled after the red flannel shirts worn by Garibaldi's soldiers


garlic press: a press for extracting juice from garlic


garment: an article of clothing


garment bag: a suitcase that unfolds to be hung up


garnish: any decoration added as a trimming or adornment


garrison: a fortified military post where troops are stationed


fort: a fortified military post where troops are stationed


garrison cap: a wedge-shaped wool or cotton cap; worn as part of a uniform


overseas cap: a wedge-shaped wool or cotton cap; worn as part of a uniform


garrote: an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation


garotte: an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation


garrotte: an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation


iron collar: an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation


garter: a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)


supporter: a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)


garter belt: a wide belt of elastic with straps hanging from it; worn by women to hold up stockings


suspender belt: a wide belt of elastic with straps hanging from it; worn by women to hold up stockings


garter stitch: a knitting stitch that results in a pattern of horizontal ridges formed by knitting both sides (instead of purling one side)


gas guzzler: a car with relatively low fuel efficiency


gas shell: (military) bomb consisting of an explosive projectile filled with a toxic gas that is released when the bomb explodes


gas bracket: a pipe with one or more burners projecting from a wall


gas burner: burner such that combustible gas issues from a nozzle to form a steady flame


gas jet: burner such that combustible gas issues from a nozzle to form a steady flame


gas chamber: instrument of execution consisting of a sealed chamber into which poison gas is introduced; used to kill people or animals


death chamber: instrument of execution consisting of a sealed chamber into which poison gas is introduced; used to kill people or animals


gas-cooled reactor: a nuclear reactor using gas as a coolant


gas-discharge tube: a tube in which an electric discharge takes place through a gas


gas engine: an internal-combustion engine similar to a gasoline engine but using natural gas instead of gasoline vapor


gas fitting: the fitting (pipes or valves or meters) that convey gas from the gas main to the gas fixtures of a building


gas fixture: a device to convey illuminating gas from the pipe to the gas burner


gas furnace: a furnace that burns gas


gas gun: a gun that fires gas shells


gas heat: heating system that burns natural gas


gas heater: a heater that burns gas for heat


gas holder: a large gas-tight spherical or cylindrical tank for holding gas to be used as fuel


gasometer: a large gas-tight spherical or cylindrical tank for holding gas to be used as fuel


gasket: seal consisting of a ring for packing pistons or sealing a pipe joint


gas lamp: a lamp that burns illuminating gas


gas line: a pipeline used to transport natural gas


gas main: a main that distributes gas


gas maser: a maser in which microwave radiation interacts with gas molecules


gasmask: a protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases


respirator: a protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases


gas helmet: a protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases


gas meter: a meter for measuring the amount of gas flowing through a particular pipe


gasometer: a meter for measuring the amount of gas flowing through a particular pipe


gasoline engine: an internal-combustion engine that burns gasoline; most automobiles are driven by gasoline engines


petrol engine: an internal-combustion engine that burns gasoline; most automobiles are driven by gasoline engines


gasoline gauge: gauge that indicates the amount of gasoline left in the gasoline tank of a vehicle


gasoline gage: gauge that indicates the amount of gasoline left in the gasoline tank of a vehicle


gas gauge: gauge that indicates the amount of gasoline left in the gasoline tank of a vehicle


gas gage: gauge that indicates the amount of gasoline left in the gasoline tank of a vehicle


petrol gauge: gauge that indicates the amount of gasoline left in the gasoline tank of a vehicle


petrol gage: gauge that indicates the amount of gasoline left in the gasoline tank of a vehicle


gasoline station: a service station that sells gasoline


gas station: a service station that sells gasoline


filling station: a service station that sells gasoline


petrol station: a service station that sells gasoline


gas oven: a domestic oven fueled by gas


gas oven: a cremation chamber fueled by gas


gas pump: a pump in a service station that draws gasoline from underground storage tanks


gasoline pump: a pump in a service station that draws gasoline from underground storage tanks


petrol pump: a pump in a service station that draws gasoline from underground storage tanks


island dispenser: a pump in a service station that draws gasoline from underground storage tanks


gas range: a range with gas rings and an oven for cooking with gas


gas stove: a range with gas rings and an oven for cooking with gas


gas cooker: a range with gas rings and an oven for cooking with gas


gas ring: gas burner consisting of a circular metal pipe with several small holes through which gas can escape to be burned


gas system: facility (plant and equipment) for providing natural-gas service


gas tank: a tank for holding gasoline to supply a vehicle


gasoline tank: a tank for holding gasoline to supply a vehicle


petrol tank: a tank for holding gasoline to supply a vehicle


gas thermometer: thermometer that measures temperature by changes in the pressure of a gas kept at constant volume


air thermometer: thermometer that measures temperature by changes in the pressure of a gas kept at constant volume


gastroscope: a type of endoscope for visually examining the stomach


gas turbine: turbine that converts the chemical energy of a liquid fuel into mechanical energy by internal combustion; gaseous products of the fuel (which is burned in compressed air) are expanded through a turbine


gas-turbine ship: a ship powered by a gas turbine


gas well: a well that yields or has yielded natural gas


gasworks: the workplace where coal gas is manufactured


gat: a gangster's pistol


rod: a gangster's pistol


gate: a movable barrier in a fence or wall


gate: a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs


logic gate: a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs


gate: passageway (as in an air terminal) where passengers can embark or disembark


gatehouse: a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence


gateleg table: a drop-leaf table with the drop-leaves supported by hinged legs


gatepost: either of two posts that bound a gate


gateway: an entrance that can be closed by a gate


gateway drug: a habit-forming drug that is not addictive but its use may lead to the use of other addictive drugs


gather: sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching


gathering: sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching


gathered skirt: a skirt whose fabric is drawn together around the waist


Gatling gun: an early form of machine gun having several barrels that fire in sequence as they are rotated


gauge: a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.


gage: a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.


gauntlet: a glove with long sleeve


gantlet: a glove with long sleeve


gauntlet: a glove of armored leather; protects the hand


gantlet: a glove of armored leather; protects the hand


metal glove: a glove of armored leather; protects the hand


gauze: a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave


netting: a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave


veiling: a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave


gauze: (medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings


gauze bandage: (medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings


gavel: a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge


gazebo: a small roofed building affording shade and rest


summerhouse: a small roofed building affording shade and rest


gear: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion


gear wheel: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion


geared wheel: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion


cogwheel: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion


gear: equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.


paraphernalia: equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.


appurtenance: equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.


gear: a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)


gear mechanism: a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)


gearbox: the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed


gear box: the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed


gear case: the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed


gearing: wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed


gear: wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed


geartrain: wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed


power train: wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed


train: wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed


gearset: a set of gears


gearshift: a mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears


gearstick: a mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears


shifter: a mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears


gear lever: a mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears


Geiger counter: counter tube that detects ionizing radiations


Geiger-Muller counter: counter tube that detects ionizing radiations


Geiger tube: an ionization chamber contained in a tube in a Geiger counter


Geiger-Muller tube: an ionization chamber contained in a tube in a Geiger counter


gelatin: a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects


gel: a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects


gelignite: a type of dynamite in which the nitroglycerin is absorbed in a base of wood pulp and sodium or potassium nitrate


gelly: a type of dynamite in which the nitroglycerin is absorbed in a base of wood pulp and sodium or potassium nitrate


gem: art highly prized for its beauty or perfection


treasure: art highly prized for its beauty or perfection


gemfibrozil: medication (trade name Lopid) used to lower the levels of triglyceride in the blood


Lopid: medication (trade name Lopid) used to lower the levels of triglyceride in the blood


gene chip: a microchip that holds DNA probes that form half of the DNA double helix and can recognize DNA from samples being tested


DNA chip: a microchip that holds DNA probes that form half of the DNA double helix and can recognize DNA from samples being tested


general anesthetic: an anesthetic that anesthetizes the entire body and causes loss of consciousness


general anaesthetic: an anesthetic that anesthetizes the entire body and causes loss of consciousness


general-purpose bomb: a large bomb (500 to 2,000 pounds that is 50% explosive) whose explosion creates a blast and whose metal casing creates some fragmentation effect


GP bomb: a large bomb (500 to 2,000 pounds that is 50% explosive) whose explosion creates a blast and whose metal casing creates some fragmentation effect


generator: engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction


generator: an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas


generator: an electronic device for producing a signal voltage


generic: any product that can be sold without a brand name


generic drug: when the patent protection for a brand-name drug expires generic versions of the drug can be offered for sale if the FDA agrees


Geneva gown: black academic gown widely used by Protestant clergymen


genre: a class of art (or artistic endeavor) having a characteristic form or technique


genre painting: a genre depicting everyday life


gentamicin: an antibiotic (trade name Garamycin) that is derived from an actinomycete; used in treating infections of the urinary tract


Garamycin: an antibiotic (trade name Garamycin) that is derived from an actinomycete; used in treating infections of the urinary tract


geodesic dome: a lightweight dome constructed of interlocking polygons; invented by R. Buckminster Fuller


georgette: a thin silk dress material


George Washington Bridge: a suspension bridge across the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey


gharry: a horse-drawn carriage in India


ghat: stairway in India leading down to a landing on the water


ghetto blaster: a portable stereo


boom box: a portable stereo


ghillie: a shoe without a tongue and with decorative lacing up the instep


gillie: a shoe without a tongue and with decorative lacing up the instep


gift shop: a shop that sells miscellaneous articles appropriate as gifts


novelty shop: a shop that sells miscellaneous articles appropriate as gifts


gift wrapping: ornamental wrapping for gifts


gig: small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and no hood


gig: tender that is a light ship's boat; often for personal use of captain


gig: long and light rowing boat; especially for racing


gig: a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting


gildhall: the meeting place of a medieval guild


gill net: a flat fishnet suspended vertically in the water to entangle fish by their gills


gilt: a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold


gilding: a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold


gimbal: an appliance that allows an object (such as a ship's compass) to remain horizontal even as its support tips


gingham: a clothing fabric in a plaid weave


girandole: an ornate candle holder; often with a mirror


girandola: an ornate candle holder; often with a mirror


girder: a beam made usually of steel; a main support in a structure


girdle: a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers


cincture: a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers


sash: a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers


waistband: a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers


waistcloth: a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers


glass: a container for holding liquids while drinking


drinking glass: a container for holding liquids while drinking


glass: glassware collectively


glass cutter: a tool for cutting glass


glasses case: a case for carrying spectacles


glass eye: prosthesis consisting of an artificial eye made of glass


glassware: an article of tableware made of glass


glasswork: an article of tableware made of glass


glassworks: a workplace where glass is made


glebe house: a parsonage (especially one provided for the holder of a benefice)


Glen Canyon Dam: a large dam built in 1964 on the Colorado River in Arizona


Glengarry: a Scottish cap with straight sides and a crease along the top from front to back; worn by Highlanders as part of military dress


glider: aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces


sailplane: aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces


glipizide: an oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Glucotrol) that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas


Glucotrol: an oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Glucotrol) that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas


Global Positioning System: a navigational system involving satellites and computers that can determine the latitude and longitude of a receiver on Earth by computing the time difference for signals from different satellites to reach the receiver


GPS: a navigational system involving satellites and computers that can determine the latitude and longitude of a receiver on Earth by computing the time difference for signals from different satellites to reach the receiver


globe: a sphere on which a map (especially of the earth) is represented


glockenspiel: a percussion instrument consisting of a set of graduated metal bars mounted on a frame and played with small hammers


orchestral bells: a percussion instrument consisting of a set of graduated metal bars mounted on a frame and played with small hammers


glory hole: a small locker at the stern of a boat or between decks of a ship


lazaretto: a small locker at the stern of a boat or between decks of a ship


glossy: a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper


glove: handwear: covers the hand and wrist


glove compartment: compartment on the dashboard of a car


glow lamp: a gas-discharge tube with a hot cathode; used in stroboscopes


glow tube: a gas-discharge tube consisting of a cold cathode and a diode in a tube filled with gas; the color of the glow depends on the particular gas


glutethimide: sedative (trade name Doriden) used to treat some sleep disorders


Doriden: sedative (trade name Doriden) used to treat some sleep disorders


glyburide: an oral antidiabetic drug (trade names DiaBeta and Micronase) that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas


DiaBeta: an oral antidiabetic drug (trade names DiaBeta and Micronase) that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas


Micronase: an oral antidiabetic drug (trade names DiaBeta and Micronase) that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas


glyph: glyptic art in the form of a symbolic figure carved or incised in relief


glyptic art: carvings or engravings (especially on precious stones)


glyptography: carvings or engravings (especially on precious stones)


glyptics: the art of engraving on precious stones


lithoglyptics: the art of engraving on precious stones


gnomon: indicator provided by the stationary arm whose shadow indicates the time on the sundial


goal: game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points


goalmouth: (sports) the area immediately in front of the goal


goalpost: one of a pair of posts (usually joined by a crossbar) that are set up as a goal at each end of a playing field


goblet: a drinking glass with a base and stem


go board: a board used for playing go


godown: (in India and Malaysia) a warehouse


goffer: an ornamental frill made by pressing pleats


gauffer: an ornamental frill made by pressing pleats


goffer: an iron used to press pleats and ridges


gauffer: an iron used to press pleats and ridges


goffering iron: an iron used to press pleats and ridges


gauffering iron: an iron used to press pleats and ridges


goggles: tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes


go-kart: a small low motor vehicle with four wheels and an open framework; used for racing


Golconda: a source of great wealth (especially a mine)


goldbrick: a brick-shaped block that looks like gold but is not


golden calf: (Old Testament) an idol made by Aaron for the Israelites to worship; destroyed by Moses; it is now used to refer to anything worshipped undeservedly


Golden Gate Bridge: a suspension bridge across the Golden Gate


gold foil: foil made of gold


gold leaf: a very thin form of gold foil


gold medal: a trophy made of gold (or having the appearance of gold) that is usually awarded for winning first place in a competition


goldmine: a mine where gold ore is found


gold mine: a mine where gold ore is found


goldmine: a good source of something that is desired


gold mine: a good source of something that is desired


gold plate: a thin plating of gold on something


gold plate: tableware that is plated with gold


golf bag: golf equipment consisting of a bag for carrying golf clubs and balls


golf ball: a small hard ball used in playing golf; dimpled to reduce wind resistance


golfcart: a small motor vehicle in which golfers can ride between shots


golf cart: a small motor vehicle in which golfers can ride between shots


golf club: golf equipment used by a golfer to hit a golf ball


golf-club: golf equipment used by a golfer to hit a golf ball


club: golf equipment used by a golfer to hit a golf ball


golf-club head: (golf) the head of the club which strikes the ball


club head: (golf) the head of the club which strikes the ball


club-head: (golf) the head of the club which strikes the ball


clubhead: (golf) the head of the club which strikes the ball


golf course: course consisting of a large landscaped area for playing golf


links course: course consisting of a large landscaped area for playing golf


golf equipment: sports equipment used in playing golf


golf glove: a glove worn by golfers to give a firm grip on the handle of the golf club


golf range: a practice range for practicing golf shots


driving range: a practice range for practicing golf shots


golliwog: a grotesque black doll


golliwogg: a grotesque black doll


gondola: long narrow flat-bottomed boat propelled by sculling; traditionally used on canals of Venice


gondola car: a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof


gondola: a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof


gong: a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick


tam-tam: a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick


goniometer: direction finder that determines the angular direction of incoming radio signals


Gordian knot: an intricate knot tied by Gordius, the king of Phrygia, and cut by the sword of Alexander the Great after he heard that whoever undid it would become ruler of Asia


gore: a piece of cloth that is generally triangular or tapering; used in making garments or umbrellas or sails


panel: a piece of cloth that is generally triangular or tapering; used in making garments or umbrellas or sails


gorgerin: the molding at the top of a column


necking: the molding at the top of a column


gorget: armor plate that protects the neck


gossamer: a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture


Gota Canal: a canal for small oceangoing ships to enter Lake Vanern in Sweden


Gothic arch: a pointed arch; usually has a joint (instead of a keystone) at the apex


gouache: a watercolor executed with opaque watercolors mixed with gum


gouache: an opaque watercolor prepared with gum


gouge: and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves


gourd: bottle made from the dried shell of a bottle gourd


calabash: bottle made from the dried shell of a bottle gourd


government building: a building that houses a branch of government


government office: an office where government employees work


governor: a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)


regulator: a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)


gown: a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions


gown: outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions


robe: outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions


gown: protective garment worn by surgeons during operations


surgical gown: protective garment worn by surgeons during operations


scrubs: protective garment worn by surgeons during operations


grab: a mechanical device for gripping an object


grab bag: a container from which a person draws a wrapped item at random without knowing the contents


grab bar: a bar attached parallel to a wall to provide a handgrip for steadying yourself


grace cup: cup to be passed around for the final toast after a meal