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fer·ro·mag·net·ic adjective : of or relating to substances that are easily magnetized

fer·rous adjective : of, relating to, or containing iron

fer·rule noun : a metal ring or cap around a slender wooden shaft to prevent splitting

1ferry verb fer·ried; fer·ry·ing [ORIGIN: ME ferien, fr. OE ferian to carry, convey]

1 : to carry by boat across a body of water

2 : to cross by a ferry

3 : to convey from one place to another

Synonyms

bear, carry, convey, haul, transport—more at CARRY

2ferry noun, plural ferries 1 : a place where persons or things are ferried

2 : FERRYBOAT

fer·ry·boat noun : a boat used in ferrying

fer·tile adjective 1 : producing plentifully : PRODUCTIVE <~ soils>

2 : capable of developing or reproducing <~ seed>

— fer·til·i·ty noun

Synonyms

fecund, fruitful, luxuriant, productive, prolific, rich; also bearing, producing, yielding; abounding, abundant, bountiful; copious, plenteous, plentiful; blooming, bursting, swarming, teeming, thriving; creative, inventive, original

Antonyms

barren, infertile, sterile, unfruitful, unproductive

fer·til·ize verb -ized; -iz·ing 1 : to unite with in the process of fertilization

2 : to apply fertilizer to

— fer·til·iza·tion noun

fer·til·iz·er noun : material (as manure or a chemical mixture) for enriching land

fer·ule noun : a rod or ruler used to punish children

fer·ven·cy noun, plural -cies : deep interest in or enthusiasm for something : FERVOR

Synonyms

ardor, emotion, fervor, heat, intensity, passion, vehemence, warmth—more at ARDOR

fer·vent adjective 1 : very hot : GLOWING

2 : marked by great intensity of feeling

— fer·vent·ly adverb

Synonyms

ardent, burning, charged, emotional, fiery, hot-blooded, impassioned, passionate

Antonyms

cold, cool, dispassionate, impassive, unemotional

fer·vid adjective 1 : very hot

2 : marked by often extreme fervor : ARDENT

— fer·vid·ly adverb

fer·vor noun 1 : intense heat

2 : intensity of feeling or expression

Synonyms

ardor, emotion, fervency, heat, intensity, passion, vehemence, warmth—more at ARDOR

fes·cue noun : any of a genus of tufted perennial grasses

fes·tal adjective : FESTIVE

fester verb 1 : to form pus

2 : PUTREFY, ROT

3 : RANKLE

fes·ti·val noun 1 : a time of celebration marked by special observances; especially : an occasion marked with religious ceremonies

2 : a periodic season or program of cultural events or entertainment

Synonyms

carnival, celebration, festivity, fete, fiesta, gala, jubilee; also jollification, merrymaking, revel, revelry; exhibit, exhibition, exposition, fair, show; exercises, honors

fes·tive adjective 1 : of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival

2 : marked by gaiety, conviviality, or revelry

— fes·tive·ly adverb

Synonyms

gay, gleeful, jolly, jovial, merry, mirthful, sunny—more at MERRY

fes·tiv·i·ty noun, plural -ties 1 : a time of celebration marked by special observances : FESTIVAL 1

2 : the quality or state of being festive

3 : festive activity

1festoon noun [ORIGIN: F feston, fr. It festone, fr. festa festival]

1 : a decorative chain or strip hanging between two points

2 : a carved, molded, or painted ornament representing a decorative chain

2festoon verb 1 : to hang or form festoons on

2 : to shape into festoons

fe·ta noun : a white crumbly Greek cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk

fe·tal adjective : of, relating to, or being a fetus

fetch verb 1 : to go or come after and bring or take back

2 : to have as a price

3 : to cause to come : bring out <~ed tears from the eyes>

4 : to give by striking <~ him a blow>

Synonyms

bring, cost, go, sell—more at COST

fetch up verb : to bring to a stop

Synonyms

draw up, halt, hold up, stay, still, stop—more at HALT

fetch·ing adjective : tending to win interest or admiration : ATTRACTIVE

— fetch·ing·ly adverb

Synonyms

alluring,