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figure out verb 1 : FIND OUT, DISCOVER

2 : to find a solution, explanation, or answer for : SOLVE

Synonyms

answer, puzzle, resolve, riddle, solve, unravel, work, work out—more at SOLVE

figure skating noun : skating that includes various jumps, spins, and dance movements

fig·u·rine noun : a small carved or molded figure

Fi·ji·an noun : a native or inhabitant of the Pacific island country of Fiji

— Fijian adjective

fil·a·ment noun : a fine thread or threadlike object, part, or process

— fil·a·men·tous adjective

fil·bert noun : the sweet thick-shelled nut of either of two European hazels; also : a shrub or small tree bearing filberts

filch verb : to steal furtively

Synonyms

appropriate, pilfer, pocket, steal, swipe, thieve—more at STEAL

1file noun : a usu. steel tool with a ridged or toothed surface used esp. for smoothing a hard substance

2file verb filed; fil·ing : to rub, smooth, or cut away with a file

Synonyms

buff, grind, hone, rasp, rub, sand—more at GRIND

3file verb filed; fil·ing [ORIGIN: ME, fr. ML filare to string documents on a string or wire, fr. filum file of documents, lit., thread, fr. L]

1 : to arrange in order

2 : to enter or record officially or as prescribed by law <~ a lawsuit>

3 : to send (copy) to a newspaper

4file noun 1 : a device (as a folder or cabinet) by means of which papers may be kept in order

2 : a collection of papers or publications usu. arranged or classified

3 : a collection of data (as text) treated by a computer as a unit

5file noun : a row of persons, animals, or things arranged one behind the other

Synonyms

column, cue, line, queue, range, string, train—more at LINE

6file verb filed; fil·ing : to march or proceed in file

Synonyms

march, pace, parade, stride—more at MARCH

fi·let mi·gnon noun, plural filets mignons [ORIGIN: F, lit., dainty fillet]

: a thick slice of beef cut from the narrow end of a beef tenderloin

fil·ial adjective : of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter

fil·i·bus·ter noun [ORIGIN: Sp filibustero, lit., freebooter]

1 : a military adventurer; especially : an American engaged in fomenting 19th century Latin American uprisings

2 : the use of delaying tactics (as extremely long speeches) esp. in a legislative assembly; also : an instance of this practice

— filibuster verb

— fil·i·bus·ter·er noun

fil·i·gree noun [ORIGIN: F filigrane]

: ornamental openwork (as of fine wire)

— fil·i·greed adjective

fil·ing noun 1 : the act or instance of using a file

2 : a small piece scraped off by a file

Fil·i·pi·no noun, plural Filipinos : a native or inhabitant of the Philippines

— Filipino adjective

1fill verb 1 : to make or become full

2 : to stop up : PLUG <~ a cavity>

3 : FEED, SATIATE

4 : to carry out the terms of (as a contract) : SATISFY, FULFILL <~ all requirements>

5 : to occupy fully

6 : to spread through

7 : OCCUPY <~ the office of president>

8 : to put a person in <~ a vacancy>

9 : to supply as directed <~ a prescription>

Synonyms

[1] charge, cram, heap, jam, jam-pack, load, pack, stuff; also flood, glut, swamp; crowd, crush, press, ram, shove, squash, squeeze; refill, reload, repack

Antonyms

empty

[2] block, dam, pack, plug, stop, stuff; also choke, clog, obstruct; caulk, chink

[4] answer, comply, fulfill, keep, meet, redeem, satisfy—more at FULFILL

2fill noun 1 : a full supply; especially : a quantity that satisfies or satiates

2 : material used esp. for filling a low place

fill·er noun 1 : one that fills

2 : a substance added to another substance (as to increase bulk or weight)

3 : a material used for filling cracks and pores in wood before painting

Synonyms

fill, filling, padding, stuffing—more at FILLING

1fillet also fi·let noun [ORIGIN: ME filet, fr. MF, dim. of fil thread]

1 : a narrow band, strip, or ribbon

2 : a piece or slice of boneless meat or fish; especially : the tenderloin of beef

2fillet