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Free Cutting Steel: Bar stock containing a high percentage of sulfur making it very easy to machine.

Freeze Out: A forbidden practice in which the member of an underwriting syndicate retains a portion of an initial public offering (IPO) and resells the securities at a higher price determined by the mar . . . View Full Definition

Freeze The Puck: To hold the puck against the boards or the back of the net with the skate or stick, in order to stop play and gain a faceoff. If a player freezes the puck when no opponent is trying to gain . . . View Full Definition

Freeware: This is a shortened version of Free Software. Programmers offer their work without wanting pay in return.

Freezing Drizzle: Drizzle, falling as a liquid, but freezing on impact with the colder ground or other exposed surfaces. It is reported as 'FZDZ' in an observation and on the METAR.

Freestyle: The traditional type of swimming movement that uses the front crawl.

Freestanding Implant: An implant which can withstand functional forces without splinting to any additional abutments.

Freezing Point: The process of changing a liquid to a solid. The temperature at which a liquid solidifies under any given set of conditions. Pure water under atmospheric pressure freezes at 0°C or 32°F. It . . . View Full Definition

Freezing Rain: Rain that falls as liquid and freezes upon impact to form a coating of glaze on the colder ground or other exposed surfaces. It is reported as 'FZRA' in an observation and on the METAR.

Freezing The Puck: When a player pushes the puck against the boards so that it canít be played. The goaltender can also freeze the puck in the goal crease by covering it up.