English Words Starting With F

• full linear group

  nounVery low
  /ˌfʊl ˈlɪnɪə ɡruːp/In abstract algebra, the group of all invertible matrices of a given size with entries from a specified field, under the operation of matrix multiplication.
• full marks

  plural-nounC1
  /ˌfʊl ˈmɑːks/The highest possible score on a test, exam, or assessment; used to denote perfection in an academic or formal evaluation.
• full monty

  nounC2
  /ˌfʊl ˈmɒnti/The whole thing; everything that is possible, expected, or available.
• full moon

  nounB1
  /ˌfʊl ˈmuːn/The phase of the moon when its entire face is illuminated by the sun as seen from Earth, appearing as a complete, bright circular disc.
• full nelson

  nounLow (outside specific contexts)
  /ˌfʊl ˈnelsən/A wrestling hold in which both arms are passed under the opponent's armpits from behind and the hands are clasped behind the opponent's neck.
• full pitch

  nounC2
  /ˌfʊl ˈpɪtʃ/In cricket, the original and most specific meaning: a ball bowled such that it reaches the batsman on the full, without bouncing. More generally: the highest point or maximum degree of something.
• full professor

  nounLow (Academic/Professional Contexts Only)
  /ˌfʊl prəˈfɛsə/The highest academic rank for a university professor, typically with tenure.
• full radiator

  nounVery low (Technical term)
  /ˌfʊl ˈreɪ.di.eɪ.tə(r)/A theoretical object that absorbs all incident electromagnetic radiation and emits radiation with a characteristic spectrum dependent only on its temperature (a black body).
• full rhyme

  nounLow-medium
  /ˌfʊl ˈraɪm/A type of rhyme where the stressed vowel sounds and any following consonant sounds in two or more words are identical (e.g., 'time' and 'slime').
• full sail

  adjectiveadverbnounC1
  /ˌfʊl ˈseɪl/With all sails set and fully open to the wind, allowing a ship to move at its maximum speed.
• full score

  nounB1
  /ˌfʊl ˈskɔː/The maximum possible points or marks achievable on a test, exam, or assessment.
• full sentence

  nounB1
  /ˌfʊl ˈsen.təns/A grammatically complete sequence of words containing a subject and predicate, expressing a complete thought.
• full speed

  adverbnounC1
  /ˌfʊl ˈspiːd/At the maximum possible speed or rate of progress.
• full stop

  nounB1
  /ˌfʊl ˈstɒp/The punctuation mark (.) used to indicate the end of a declarative or imperative sentence.
• full swing

  nounC1
  /ˌfʊl ˈswɪŋ/the point of greatest activity or intensity; the peak period during which something is happening.
• full tilt

  nounC1
  /ˌfʊl ˈtɪlt/At maximum speed, power, or intensity; with great energy and without restraint.
• full toss

  nounLow
  /ˌfʊl ˈtɒs/A delivery in cricket where the ball reaches the batter without bouncing.
• full trailer

  nounC1
  /ˌfʊl ˈtreɪlə(r)/A complete, extensive promotional video for a film or television show, released close to the premiere, typically 2–3 minutes long.
• full twist

  nounC1
  /ˌfʊl ˈtwɪst/A complete 360-degree rotation around the vertical axis of the body.
• full word

  nounB1
  /ˈʃɛdjuːl/A plan of activities or events with intended times and dates.

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