10-letter words containing a, f, r, m
- deformable — to mar the natural form or shape of; put out of shape; disfigure: In cases where the drug was taken during pregnancy, its effects deformed the infants.
- defragment — to reorganize files on (a disk) so that the parts of each file are stored in contiguous sectors on the disk, thereby improving computer performance and maximizing disk space.
- defrayment — payment of some or all charges or expenses.
- disulfiram — a cream-colored, water-insoluble solid, C 10 H 20 N 2 S 4 , used chiefly in the treatment of chronic alcoholism, producing highly unpleasant symptoms when alcohol is taken following its administration.
- doorframes — Plural form of doorframe.
- draft mark — any of a series of figures or marks at the stem or stern of a vessel indicating the distance vertically from the lowermost part of the hull.
- draft mill — smokejack.
- dwarf male — a male animal that is much smaller, and often internally simpler, than its female counterpart. Dwarf males are commonly carried by the female, as in species of angler fish
- face cream — Face cream is a thick substance that you rub into your face in order to keep it soft.
- fairminded — Alternative form of fair-minded.
- fairy lamp — a lamp using a candle as the source of illumination, usually constructed of glass or ceramic material, set on a metal base, and having a fabric shade.
- falciparum — The parasitic protozoan Plasmodium falciparum that causes falciparum malaria.
- familiarly — commonly or generally known or seen: a familiar sight.
- family car — a car suitable for a family
- farce-meat — forcemeat.
- farmerette — a girl or woman working on a farm.
- farmhouses — Plural form of farmhouse.
- farmington — a city in NW New Mexico.
- farmsteads — Plural form of farmstead.
- farmworker — farm hand.
- fathometer — (nautical) A depth finder that uses sound waves to determine the depth of water.
- favoritism — the favoring of one person or group over others with equal claims; partiality: to show favoritism toward the youngest child.
- fearmonger — a person who creates or spreads alarming news.
- fearsomely — In a fearsome manner, or to a fearsome extent.
- federalism — the federal principle of government.
- ferrograms — plural of Ferrogram
- field army — army (def 2).
- film-maker — Also called moviemaker. a producer or director of motion pictures, especially one working in all phases of production: the leading young filmmakers of France.
- filmmakers — Plural form of filmmaker.
- fimbriated — Having a fringe or border of hairlike or fingerlike projections.
- finger man — a person who points out someone to be murdered, robbed, etc.
- fingermark — a mark, especially a smudge or stain, made by a finger.
- fire alarm — a signal that warns that a fire has started.
- firemaster — (Scotland) The chief of a fire brigade.
- firmaments — Plural form of firmament.
- first mate — the officer of a merchant vessel next in command beneath the captain.
- first name — given or Christian name
- first-name — of or relating to one's first, or given, name; familiar; intimate: They were on a first-name basis soon after meeting.
- flame tree — either of two trees, Brachychiton acerifolius or B. australis, native to Australia, having clusters of bright scarlet flowers.
- flameproof — resisting the effect of flames; not readily ignited or burned by flames.
- flammarion — (Nicolas) Camille [nee-kaw-lah ka-mee-yuh] /ni kɔˈlɑ kaˈmi yə/ (Show IPA), 1842–1925, French astronomer and author.
- flavorsome — of a full, rich, pleasant flavor; tasty.
- fledermaus — an opera (1874) by Johann Strauss, Jr.
- floodmarks — Plural form of floodmark.
- floor lamp — a tall lamp designed to stand on the floor.
- fluid dram — the eighth part of a fluid ounce. Symbol: f. Abbreviation: fl dr;
- flurazepam — a benzodiazepine, C 21 H 23 ClFN 3 O, used in its hydrochloride form as a sedative and hypnotic in the management of insomnia and to alleviate anxiety states.
- foamflower — a North American plant, Tiarella cordifolia, having a cluster of small, usually white flowers.
- for shame! — you ought to be ashamed! here is cause for shame!
- foraminate — full of holes or foramina.