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Fence [Equestrian Sports] A vertical obstacle. In show jumping, the maximum height is 1.6 meters, and the fence is often made of materials such as hedges, fake stone, brick, planks, and poles. In the three-day event, the fence is usually less than 1.2 meters high and it's made of natural materials that fit into the terrain.

Fence Hopper [Poker] Someone who comes in cold to a pot, that is, someone who has not yet had the opportunity to call any bets and, when a pot has already been raised, calls the initial bet plus the raise. For example, you open the pot in a limit game. I make it two bets, that is, I raise. Now the action comes around to the player to the right of the dealer, who calls the two bets. Also called hitchhiker.

Fence Jumper [Poker] Someone who comes in cold to a pot, that is, someone who has not yet had the opportunity to call any bets and, when a pot has already been raised, calls the initial bet plus the raise. For example, you open the pot in a limit game. I make it two bets, that is, I raise. Now the action comes around to the player to the right of the dealer, who calls the two bets. Also called hitchhiker.

Fence Posts [Bowling] Same as bed posts.

Fencing Time [Fencing] Also temps d'escrime; the time required to complete a single, simple fencing action.

Fend Off [Sailing] To push a boat away from another boat or dock by hand.

Fender [Sailing] A cushion hung from the sides of a boat to protect it from rubbing against a dock or another boat.

Ferrule [Golf] The decorative trim ring, usually black (It may have additional trim colors.), that is found directly on top of the hosel on many woods and irons.

Ferrule Depth Setting Tool [Golf] Tool (often shaped like an aluminum block) used to help a clubmaker properly locate (set) the ferrule in the proper place on the shaft prior to assembly.

Ferrule Turning Belt [Golf] Sed in conjunction with a belt sander, a belt made of linen fibers used to finish ferrules on woods and irons. May also be called a “Linen Belt.”

Fescue [Golf] Grass of the genus Festuca, widely used on for rough on golf courses>

Fetch [Sailing] The distance that wind and seas (waves) can travel toward land without being blocked. In areas without obstructions the wind and seas can build to great strength, but in areas such as sheltered coves and harbors the wind and seas can be quite calm. Fetch is also used to describe the act of sailing to a location accurately and without having to tack.

Fetlock [Horse Racing] The ankle of a horse.

Fetlock (Joint) [Horse Racing] Joint located between the cannon bone and the long pastern bone, also referred to as the "ankle."

Feud [Wrestling] N. a series of matches between two wrestlers or two tag teams, usually face vs. heel though face feuds and heel feuds are not unknown.

Feul Cell [Motor Sports] A type of fuel tank that has a rubber (or similar) inner lining, to contain the fuel if the outer tank is punctured. Most also contain a foam or metal-mesh filling, which prevents fuel sloshing and keeps the flame out of the tank if a fire occurs. Invented by Firestone.

Fever [Poker] A 5, referring to the card or to a bet of that amount. When a 5 turns up on the board in hold 'em, you may hear the dealer or the table clown say, "Fever in the north and the doctor went south."

Fia [Motor Sports] Federation Internationale de l'Automobile. This is the governing body for most auto racing around the world.

Fiba [General] International Basketball Federation.

Fiber (Fibre) [Golf] Material, usually comprised of layers of a paper or phenolic material used to make inserts for wooden woods.

Fiber Optic Endoscope [Horse Racing] See endoscope.

Fiberglass [Motor Sports] A very tough and durable plastic material with fibers running through the plastic. Used for race car bodies, many sports car bodies, and also enjoys considerable acceptance for passenger car bodies.

Fibonacci [Blackjack] Any series of numbers in which the two preceding numbers totaled together equals the next number in the series. An example would be 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55. There are a number of betting progressions which utilize a Fibonacci series.

Fibonacci Betting System [Roulette] A progressive betting system where each bet is a combination of the two previous numbers. (i.e., 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, etc.).

Fid [Sailing] A pointed tool used to separate strands of rope.

Fiddle [Sailing] A small rail on tables and counters used to keep objects from sliding off when heeled or in heavy seas.

Fide [General] Federation International Dess Chess.

Fie [Fencing] Federation Internationale d'Escrime, the world governing body of fencing.

Field [Water Polo] The water polo field is 20 to 30 meters between the goal lines and 10 to 20 meters wide. There are white buoys on each side of the pool to indicate the goal lines and the half-distance line. At each end of the pool, there are colored buoys denoting the 2-meter lines (red), 4-meter lines (yellow), and 7-meter lines (green). Water depth is a minimum of 1.8 meters, but 2 meters is the preferred depth. The playing area extends a minimum of .3 meters behind the goal lines at each end of the pool. See also goal.

Field Bet [Craps] A one roll wager that the next number will be a 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, or 12. If a 3,4,9,10,or 11 is rolled, you win even money. If a 2 or 12 is rolled, you're paid 2:1. Some casinos pay 3:1 for either the 2 or 12 (but not both), and some casinos may make the 5 instead of the 9 a field roll. This is a one roll bet that can be made anytime.

Field Goal [Basketball] A basket, worth either two or three points, depending on whether it was taken from inside or outside the three-point line (set at 22 feet from the basket).

Field Horse [Horse Racing] Two or more starters running as a single betting unit, when there are more entrants than positions on the totalisator board can accommodate.

Field Horse (Or Mutuel Field) [Horse Racing] Two or more starters running as a single betting unit (entry), when there are more starters in a race than positions on the totalizator board.

Field Player [Water Polo] Any player except a goalkeeper.

Field Position [Football] The location of a team on the field relative to the two goal lines; good field position for a team is near its opponent’s goal line, while bad field position is close to its own goal line.

Field Sprint [Cycling] A sprint among riders in the main group, usually at the end of a stage in a long race.

Fielder's Choice [Baseball] A scoring decision where a batter reaches base safely but an out is recorded at another base. The at-bat is recorded as hitless.

Fielder’s Choice [Baseball] A decision made by a defensive player to get one player out in lieu of another. Generally, a player should choose to get the ‘lead’ runner unless not practical.

Fielding Percentage [Baseball] (Putouts plus Assists) divided by (Putouts plus Assists plus Errors).

Fielding Percentage (Fld%) [Baseball] Number of attempts that resulted in an out compared to the number of total attempts. Formula: (Putouts + Assists) / (Putouts + Assists + Errors)

Fielding Percentage (Fldp) [Baseball] Number of attempts that resulted in an out compared to the number of total attempts. Formula: (Putouts + Assists) / (Putouts + Assists + Errors)

Fifa [Soccer] Federation Internationale de Football Association — the official governing body of international soccer since 1904 which established the World Cup tournament; helps set and revise rules of the game, called the 17 Laws.

Fifa World Cup [Soccer] A solid gold statue given to the champion of each World Cup tournament to keep for the next 4 years.

Fifteens [Rugby] The most commonly played form of rugby, with 15 players on a side and two halves of 40 minutes each.

Fifth Street [Poker] In flop games, the final round of betting and the fifth community card on the board.

Fifth Wheel [Motor Sports] Provides a flexible connection between the tractor and the trailer.

Fifty [Canoeing] A fifty-second penalty assessed when a whitewater paddler misses a gate, moves a gate pole to allow passage, or goes through a gate in the wrong direction.

Fifty Cents [General] $50.00

Fig [Horse Racing] Slang for speed figure.

Fighting [Ice Hockey] A major penalty which occurs when two or more players drop their sticks and gloves and fight; if a referee deems one player to be the instigator, that player gets a game misconduct; the minor penalty for a less severe pushing and shoving fight is called roughing.

Figure [Synchro Swimming] A specific combination of body positions and transitions, performed in a prescribed manner.

Figure Eight [Equestrian Sports] An exercise in which the horse traces two connected circles, one clockwise and one counter-clockwise.

Figure Eight (Nose Band) [Horse Racing] See nose band.

Figure-8 Race [Motor Sports] Pretty much what it says; a race run on a figure-8 shaped track. (Generally, this is done by paving two lanes in an X shape through the infield of a conventional oval.) Naturally, in a Figure-8 race, there is an intersection in the middle of the track, which the cars must navigate to avoid wrecks with crossing traffic. Figure-8 was once run strictly as a novelty event, and it pretty much died out in the '70s, but recently some tracks have been reviving it as a serious but low-cost division.

Figure-Eight [Sailing] A type of knot that can be used to stop a line from passing through a block or other fitting.

Figures [Synchro Swimming] A portion of the competition in which swimmers have to perform a series of highly technical movements.

Fih [General] Federation Internationale de Hockey.

Filament Winding [Golf] A method of composite shaft manufacture in which a continuous strand of material (typically graphite fiber) is wrapped around a mandrel to create a shaft. Filament wound shafts are often a bit more consistent than sheet wrapped models.

Filet [Poker] Full house.

Filet Gumbo [Poker] Full house.

Fill [Blackjack] 1. The replenishing of chips by the casino at a table game. 2. To replenish the money or tokens in a slot machine or other kind of gaming machine.

Fill Ball; Fill Frame [Bowling] A final, third ball in the 10th frame, after a spare or the second of two strikes, required to determine the bowler's final score.

Fill in [Poker] To draw a card that makes a five-card hand (straight, flush, full house, straight flush). "I filled in the flush."

Fill the Lane [Basketball] To move downcourt, on a fast break, in a path near a sideline in order to spread the defense.

Fill the Mirrors [Motor Sports] A driver is pressuring another driver so feverishly that the rear-view mirror is filled their pursuer.

Fill Up [Poker] To make a full house either from trips or two pair.

Filly [Horse Racing] A female thoroughbred age two through four, is known as a filly.

Film Patrol [Horse Racing] The crew that records the running of each race on video for possible review by the stewards when questions arise about behavior of the horse or rider.

Fin [Rowing] The skeg.

Fin Keel [Sailing] A keel that is narrow and deeper than a full keel.

Final Drive Ratio [Motor Sports] The reduction ratio of the transmission gear set furthest from the engine. In other words, the ratio of the number of rotations of the drive shaft for one rotation of a wheel. In general, a low final drive ratio results in better fuel efficiency, and higher final drive ratio results in better performance.

Final Four [Basketball] The 4 regional champions (West, East, Midwest and Southeast) remaining from the 64 college teams that compete in the annual NCAA Tournament; they play one another to determine the national champion.

Final Table [Poker] When only enough players remain in a tournament to form one full table, that is the final table. Making it to the final table sometimes guarantees a prize.

Finals, Nba [Basketball] The annual championship series of the NBA's post-season.

Finger Grips [Bowling] Inserts that are placed in the finger and/or thumb holes to allow a better grip and generation of more spin.

Finger Pier [Sailing] A small pier that projects from a larger pier.

Finger Poker Dictionary [Poker] A poker game in which players play on credit.

Finger Roll [Basketball] A close range shot on which the shooter lets the ball roll gently off the fingertips toward the basket.

Finger Tab [Archery] A piece of leather that protects the string fingers.

Fingertip [Bowling] A type of grip in which the fingers are inserted only as far as the first joint, allowing much more spin.

Finish [Wrestling] (noun) The end of a match. While most of the match is ad-libed by the competitors, there will usually be a planned finish that has been discussed beforehand. In the WWF Pat Patterson has a lot of input into the finishes of matches.

Finish Curve [Bobsledding] The last curve before the finish line.

Finish Line [Horse Racing] The final point of the race equipped with a photo finish camera.

Finish the Turn [Freestyle Skating] To make rounder turns in order to control speed.

Finished Fast [Golf] Came faster at the finish line than during the race, passing other dogs in the stretch.

Finky Dink [Poker] In hold 'em, 8-5 as one's first two cards.

Finnish Step [Skiing] See half skating.

Finsky [Poker] $5.

Finta in Tempo [Fencing] Lit. "feint in time"; a feint of counter-attack that draws a counter-time parry, which is decieved; a compound counter-attack.

Fip [General] Federation Internationale de Polo.

Fire [Poker] To make the first bet in a betting round. Used to emphasize that the player bet when a check was possible, showing strength.

Fire Bottle [Motor Sports] A brand name for a model of fire extinguisher designed to be used in a race car; sometimes used to refer to a fire extinguisher in general.

Fire Forged [Golf] Term given to the forging of a titanium wood head (particularly its face) under extremely high temperatures.

Fire Suit [Motor Sports] The suit worn by the driver (or others potentially exposed to fire, such as a gas man), consisting of several layers of a fire- and heat-resistant fabric such as Nomex or Kevlar.

Fireman [Baseball] A team's closer or late-inning relief pitcher.

Fireman's Carry [Wrestling] A takedown where the wrestler being carried is temporarily brought across his opponent's shoulders, similar to the manner that fireman carry people out of buildings.

Firesuit [Motor Sports] The protective suit worn by drivers to protect them from any fire that may start within the race car.

Firewall [Motor Sports] The metal panel that separates the engine compartment from the passenger compartment. It also often includes sound and heat insulation.

Firing [Horse Racing] This is an old method of treating chronic pathologies found in the legs of thoroughbreds. It consists of inserting red hot pints through the skin (pin firing) over the area involved. Line firing consists of burning in a bar pattern through the outer layers of the skin. Firing creates an acute inflammation which is said to hasten healing.

Firm [Horse Racing] The optimum condition for a turf course corresponding to fast on a dirt track.

Firm (Track) [Horse Racing] A condition of a turf course corresponding to fast on a dirt track. A firm, resilient surface.

First 5/8th [Rugby] Another name for the flyhalf.

First Ace [Poker] A method of determining, at the start of a game, who will be the first dealer. Someone, the house dealer in a casino game or one of the players in a home game, starts dealing cards one at a time face up to each player, and the player who receives the first ace becomes the dealer.

First Base [Blackjack] This is the first player to receive cards when the dealer deals the cards. This is the player's seat farthest to the right at a blackjack table, from the player's viewpoint.

First Baseman [Blackjack] Term used to describe the player sitting closest to the shoe, on the Dealer's left hand side, and receiving the first card dealt.

First Batter Efficiency [Baseball] This statistic tells you the batting average allowed by a relief pitcher to the first batter he faces.

First Break [Poker] In a card room, having a break immediately upon arriving at work, at the start of the shift, so that the employee (usually a dealer) will not be allowed to have early out, that is leave early. First break is often given to a dealer who shows up a bit late for work.

First Down [Football] The first chance out of 4 that a team on offense has to advance 10 yards down the field; as soon as it gains those yards, it earns a new first down.

First Four [Horse Racing] You have to correctly select the first four horses in the correct order in the nominated races. There are some big collects on this bet.

First Goalscorer [General] A bet placed on a player to score the first goal in a game.

First Inning Pitched [Baseball] Describes the result of the pitcher's work until he recorded three outs.

First Jack [Poker] Same as first ace, except with a jack being the significant card. (First Ace: A method of determining, at the start of a game, who will be the first dealer. Someone, the house dealer in a casino game or one of the players in a home game, starts dealing cards one at a time face up to each player, and the player who receives the first ace becomes the dealer.)

First Party Coverage [Motor Sports] The compensation for loss or damage from your insurance company rather than the person involved in the accident.

First Pitch [Baseball] Refers to the first pitch of a given at bat, and any walks listed here are intentional walks.

First Step [Golf] The step on a steel shaft closest to the tip of the shaft.

First Tryscorer [General] A bet placed on a player to score the first try in the match.

First Turn [Horse Racing] The bend in the track beyond the starting point; also, the clubhouse turn.

First Up [Greyhound Racing] The first run a horse has in a new campaign or preparation, usually after having a spell.

First-Up [Horse Racing] The first run a horse has in a new campaign or preparation, usually after having a spell.

Fish [Poker] A player who loses money.

Fisherman Anchor [Sailing] Kedge anchor. A traditionally shaped anchor having flukes perpendicular to the stock of the anchor and connected by a shank. These are less common than modern anchors such as the plow and lightweight anchors.

Fishhooks [Poker] Slang for Jacks.

Fishtail [Motor Sports] Movement of the rear end of a car from side to side. Also a verb, as in, "His car is really fishtailing as it comes out of the turn."

Fissure (Fracture) [Horse Racing] Longitudinal crack through only one surface of a bone.

Fistmele [Archery] The measurement of the distance from the grip to the string of a bow, usually measured by placing a fist on the grip with the thumb extended towards the bowstring.

Fistulous Withers [Horse Racing] This is an infection of the withers coupled with fistulas that develop because of the poor drainage in the area. It is usually caused by a saddle that doesn't fit properly.

Fit Chip [Golf] Computerized device attached to the shaft of a club that establishes the proper frequency of shaft for a given player. Used along with a computer during clubmaker shaft fitting.

Fit Split [Bowling] A two-pin split in which the pins are close enough together that the ball can hit them both.

Fita Round [Archery] A round of 144 arrows, with 36 shot from each of four distances.

Fitting Cart [Golf] Eneric term applied to any number of club demo programs that include some type of cart allowing clubs to be easily carried to and displayed on the range during a fitting.

Fivb [General] Federation Internationale de Volleyball

Five [Basketball] A basketball team, most commonly in a newspaper headline. E.g., "Georgetown five readies for Seton Hall."

Five Aces [Poker] In any wild-card game, some combination of cards all of the same rank plus one or more wild cards.

Five and Dime [Poker] 1) In any high poker game, two pair, 10s and 5s. Also called dime store. 2) A wild-card game with 10s and 5s wild.

Five Dozen [Bingo] 60

Five Hole [Ice Hockey] The opening between a goalie's leg pads.

Five Hundred Wins [Baseball] Notre Dame's Paul Mainieri reached the 500-win milestone early in the 1999 season, when the Irish posted a 14-11 win at the University of New Orleans (255 of his 587 wins have come with the Irish). The milestone held special significance for Mainieri, who played on two Sun Belt Conference championship teams during his playing career at New Orleans. FORTY-WIN SEASONS - Notre Dame has posted 12 straight seasons with 40-plus wins, including 48 wins in 1989 and '92, 46 victories in four seasons ('90, '93 '94, '00), 45 wins in '91 and 44 in '95. Notre Dame's active streak of seasons with 40-plus wins ranks fourth in Division I baseball, trailing only Florida State (23), Wichita State (23) and Clemson (15).

Five of a Kind [Poker] 1) The best hand in high draw poker played with the 53-card deck, four aces plus the joker. 2) In any wild-card game, some combination of cards all of the same rank plus one or more wild cards.

Five Phase [Skiing] A transition from diagonal stride to a double-pole variant, this technique is achieved by resting both arms in front of the body (as in four phase), and then either double poling from this position and bringing the feet together (faster), or first striding onto one foot and then double poling and bringing the feet together .

Five Point Move [Wrestling] In Folkstyle wrestling, it is a move, a reversal of a takedown, that will score five points if the opponent is taken directly into a p[inning situation and a 3 point near fall criteria is met..