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flanker
nounB2
/ˈflæŋkə(r)/A person or thing positioned at the side of something; particularly a player in rugby, American football, or military tactics positioned on the wing or at the side of a formation.
flannel
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/ˈflanl/A soft, woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton, known for being slightly fuzzy or napped on one or both sides.
flannel cake
nounLow
/ˈflæn.əl ˌkeɪk/A small, thick, soft pancake made from batter and cooked on a griddle.
flannel flower
nounC2 (Rare)
/ˌflæn.əl ˈflaʊ.ər/A flowering plant native to Australia, especially Actinotus helianthi, with distinctive white, woolly bracts that resemble flannel fabric.
flannel-leaf
nounVery Rare
/ˈflænəl liːf/A plant, specifically one of several North American herbaceous plants of the genus Verbascum or related genera, characterized by broad, soft, downy leaves that resemble flannel fabric in texture.
flannelboard
nounC2
/ˈflæn.l̩.bɔːd/A teaching aid, usually a board covered with flannel or felt, to which cut-out figures or letters with felt or flannel backing will adhere.
flannelet
nounLow
/ˌflanəˈlɛt/A lightweight cotton fabric with a soft, slightly napped surface, often used as a cheaper alternative to wool flannel.
flannelette
nounC1
/ˌflæn.əˈlɛt/A soft, napped cotton fabric, typically lightweight and brushed on one side to resemble flannel.
flannelmouth
nounVery Low
/ˈflan(ə)lmaʊθ/A person who talks smoothly and persuasively but insincerely or deceptively.
flannelmouth sucker
nounLow
/ˈflæn.əl.maʊθ ˈsʌk.ə/A freshwater fish species native to North America, belonging to the Catostomidae family (suckers), characterized by thick, fleshy lips.
flanner
nounVery Low
/ˈflæn.ə/A person who flans; specifically, a person whose job is to create or present flans, especially in a professional kitchen context.
flannery
nounC2
/ˈflænəri/A surname of Irish origin. In specific usage, refers to a person named Flannery or, notably, the American writer Flannery O'Connor.
flanning
nounvery low
/ˈflæn.ɪŋ/The act of performing a daring or dangerous trick, typically on a skateboard, bike, or similar wheeled equipment.
flanny
nounLow
/ˈflæni/A red-faced person, especially one who is sunburnt or flushed.
flap
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/flæp/A quick, light swinging or slapping movement, often making a noise.
flap door
nounLow
/flæp dɔː(r)/A type of door that opens by swinging on hinges fixed to its upper edge, like a flap, or a small door often within a larger door.
flap valve
nounC1
/ˈflæp ˌvælv/A one-way valve consisting of a hinged disc or flap that opens to allow fluid or gas to flow in one direction and closes to prevent backflow.
flapdoodle
nounVery Low (Obsolete/Humorous)
/flapˈduːd(ə)l/Nonsense; foolish talk or ideas; rubbish.
flapdragon
nounArchaic
/ˈflapˌdraɡ(ə)n/A historical game or tavern pastime involving snatching raisins or small items out of burning brandy.
flaperon
nounLow
/ˈflæpərɒn/A control surface on an aircraft wing that combines the functions of a flap and an aileron.

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