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fp

Music. forte-piano.
Sports. forward pass.

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Words nearby fp

foy, foyboat, foyer, Foyt, fozy, fp, FPA, FPC, FPHA, Fpl, F plasmid

Definition for fp (2 of 3)

f.p.

fireplug.
foolscap.
foot-pound; foot-pounds.
Music. forte-piano.
freezing point.
fully paid.

Definition for fp (3 of 3)

F.P.

foot-pound.
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Example sentences from the Web for fp

  • In the second or transversal wave, the vibration of the particle at P takes place in a plane at right angles to FP.

    A Study of Recent Earthquakes|Charles Davison

  • Mallet supposes this curve to be so elongated that it is practically a straight line coincident in direction with FP.

    A Study of Recent Earthquakes|Charles Davison

British Dictionary definitions for fp (1 of 2)

fp

abbreviation for

fine point

symbol for

music fortepiano

British Dictionary definitions for fp (2 of 2)

FP

fp

abbreviation for

former pupil
freezing point
fully paid
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Medical definitions for fp

FP

abbr.

family physician
family practice
family practitioner
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