ferrule ferrules

N-COUNT
A ferrule is a metal or rubber cap that is fixed onto the end of a stick or post in order to prevent it from splitting or wearing down. (FORMAL)

ferrous

ADJ ADJ n
Ferrous means containing or relating to iron
...ferrous metals
...ferrous chloride

ferris wheel

N-COUNT
A Ferris wheel is a very large upright wheel with carriages around the edge of it which people can ride in. Ferris wheels are often found at theme parks or funfairs. (AM; in BRIT, use big wheel)

ferret

PHRASAL VERB V P n (not pron), V n P

If you ferret out some information, you discover it by searching for it very thoroughly. (INFORMAL)
The team is trying to ferret out missing details..
I leave it to the reader to ferret these out
= unearth

antelope antelopes or antelope

N-COUNT
An antelope is an animal like a deer, with long legs and horns, that lives in Africa or Asia. Antelopes are graceful and can run fast. There are many different types of antelope

ferret ferrets ferreting ferreted

1 N-COUNT
A ferret is a small, fierce animal which is used for hunting rabbits and rats
2 VERB V about/around, V prep
If you ferret about for something, you look for it in a lot of different places or in a place where it is hidden. (BRIT INFORMAL)
She nonetheless continued to ferret about for possible jobs..
She ferreted among some papers
= search

abstruse

ADJ disapproval
You can describe something as abstruse if you find it difficult to understand, especially when you think it could be explained more simply. (FORMAL)
...fruitless discussions about abstruse resolutions