English Words Starting With F

• false step

  nounMedium frequency. Common in formal, literary, and journalistic contexts; less common in casual conversation.
  /ˌfɔːls ˈstep/A literal misstep, stumble, or awkward movement with one's feet, often leading to a loss of balance.
• false teeth

  plural-nounB1
  /ˌfɔːls ˈtiːθ/A removable set of artificial teeth, usually made of plastic or porcelain, designed to replace missing natural teeth.
• false topaz

  nounLow (Technical)
  /ˌfɔːls ˈtəʊ.pæz/A mineral, such as citrine quartz, that resembles or is passed off as true topaz but is of lesser value and different chemical composition.
• false vampire

  nounLow
  /ˌfɔːls ˈvæmpaɪə/A name for several species of bats, especially those in the families Megadermatidae and Phyllostomidae, that were once mistakenly believed to drink blood but are actually insectivorous or carnivorous.
• false vocal cords

  plural-nounC2
  /ˌfɔːls ˈvəʊkl̩ ˌkɔːdz/The upper pair of folds in the larynx, above the true vocal cords, that do not typically produce sound for speech but help protect the airway and can be used in certain vocal techniques.
• falsehood

  nounC1
  /ˈfɔːlshʊd/the state or quality of being untrue; a lie.
• falsetto

  adjectiveadverbnounC1
  /fɔːlˈset.əʊ/A high-pitched singing voice used by male singers, produced by vibrating the edges of the vocal cords (ligaments) while keeping most of the cord relaxed.
• falsework

  nounRare
  /ˈfɔːlswɜːk/A temporary structure used to support a building, bridge, or arch during construction.
• falsie

  nounC1
  /ˈfɔːlsi/An artificial pad or form worn inside clothing, especially a bra, to give the appearance of larger breasts.
• falsies

  plural-nounLow
  /ˈfɔːl.siz/Artificial eyelashes or padding worn inside a bra to enhance appearance.
• falsify

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ/To make something false or incorrect, especially by altering information or evidence.
• falsity

  nounC1
  /ˈfɔːlsəti/The state of being untrue or incorrect.
• falstaff

  nounC2
  /ˈfɔːlstɑːf/A name derived from Shakespeare's character Sir John Falstaff, primarily used as a proper noun.
• falster

  nounVery low frequency (technical/specialist term).
  /ˈfɔːlstə/A specific breed of lightweight, utility-oriented domestic goose originating from Denmark.
• faltboat

  nounRare / Technical
  /ˈfəʊldbəʊt/A small, portable boat, typically made of a framework covered in fabric or skin, designed to be folded or disassembled for transport.
• falter

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈfɔːltə(r)/To lose strength, momentum, or confidence; to move or proceed unsteadily or with hesitation.
• falun

  nounC2
  /faˈluːn/A form of traditional folk dance originating from Spain, characterized by stamping footwork.
• falun gong

  nounRare
  /ˌfɑːlʊn ˈɡɒŋ/A Chinese spiritual practice developed in the 1990s, involving exercises, meditation, and moral teachings.
• falwell

  nounLow
  /ˈfɔːlwɛl/A proper noun referring specifically to Jerry Falwell Sr. (1933–2007), a prominent American evangelical pastor, televangelist, and conservative political activist.
• falx

  nounVery Low (Specialist/Technical)
  /fælks/A sickle-shaped anatomical structure, especially referring to membranes in the brain (falx cerebri) or abdomen (falx inguinalis).

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