English Words Starting With F

• fiduciary issue

  nounC2
  /fɪˌdjuːʃəri ˈɪʃuː/Currency issued by a government or central bank, typically banknotes, that is not backed by a physical reserve asset like gold but by trust and credit.
• fidus achates

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌfiːdəs əˈkɑːtiːz/A faithful and loyal friend; a devoted companion.
• fiedler

  nounVery Low
  /ˈfiːdlə/A German-derived surname, originally meaning 'fiddler' or 'violinist.'
• fief

  nounLow
  /fiːf/An estate of land, held on condition of feudal service; a feudal tenure.
• fiefdom

  nounC2
  /ˈfiːf.dəm/An estate of land, historically granted by a feudal lord to a vassal in exchange for military service and loyalty.
• field

  adjectivenounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveHigh
  /fiːld/An area of open land, especially one used for farming or sport.
• field ambulance

  nounLow
  /ˈfiːld ˌæm.bjə.ləns/A mobile medical unit that provides emergency medical care and transport for the wounded in a battlefield or military operation area.
• field army

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌfiːld ˈɑːmi/A large military formation, typically the largest operational unit in an army, commanded by a general, and comprising multiple corps or divisions.
• field artillery

  nounC1
  /ˌfiːld ɑːˈtɪləri/Mobile artillery weapons, such as cannons or howitzers, designed to be transported onto the battlefield to support infantry and armored units.
• field battery

  nounC2
  /ˈfiːld ˌbæt(ə)ri/A mobile unit of artillery pieces, along with their crew, equipment, and ammunition, deployed for tactical support on the battlefield.
• field bed

  nounLow (specialized/historical)
  /ˈfiːld ˌbɛd/A portable, temporary, or collapsible bed designed to be easily set up and taken down, historically for military use in the field or for camping.
• field boot

  nounC2 / Specialist
  /ˈfiːld buːt/A sturdy, high-top boot designed for wear in rough, outdoor terrain, especially by military personnel.
• field captain

  nounC2 / Very Low Frequency / Specialised
  /ˈfiːld ˌkæp.tɪn/A person holding a position of authority and leadership over a specific operational area or unit, typically in a paramilitary, sports, or expedition context.
• field centre

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈfiːld ˌsɛn.tə/A facility or institution located in a rural or natural environment, used as a base for conducting practical study, research, or activities in fields such as biology, geography, ecology, or outdoor education.
• field chickweed

  nounVery low
  /ˈfiːld ˈtʃɪkwiːd/A common wild plant (Cerastium arvense) with small white flowers, often found in fields and grasslands.
• field coil

  nounLow
  /fiːld kɔɪl/An electromagnetic coil that generates a magnetic field in electrical machinery, such as motors, generators, or loudspeakers.
• field corn

  nounB2
  /ˈfiːld ˌkɔːn/A type of maize (corn) grown primarily as a grain crop for animal feed, industrial uses (e.g., ethanol, corn syrup), or processed food products, as opposed to sweet corn which is eaten fresh.
• field cornet

  nounVery Low
  /ˈfiːld ˌkɔː.nɪt/A historical military rank in South Africa, originally a junior officer in charge of a local militia unit.
• field crop

  nounC1
  /ˈfiːld ˌkrɒp/A crop grown on a large area of cultivated land, as opposed to in gardens or greenhouses, typically harvested for sale or as feed.
• field current

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈfiːld ˌkʌr.ənt/In physics and electrical engineering, the electric current used to generate the main magnetic field in a motor, generator, or electromagnet.

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