Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pfd

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.15 in modern English

Syllables: pfd
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Initialism of phase-frequency detector.

noun

Initialism of personal flotation device.

noun

Initialism of primary flight display.

noun

Initialism of process flow diagram.

noun

Initialism of photon flux density.

adj

Initialism of prepared for dyeing.

Example Sentences

"Return your PFD to a hanger on the PFD storage rack."
"Above 32 degrees latitude in the Atlantic Ocean, commercial fishing vessels must carry immersion suits. Below that latitude, they must carry lifejackets, also known as personal flotation devices (PFDs). In other waters, the dividing line is 35 degrees. The PFDs have to be on the boat. Fishers do not have to wear them."

Inflected Forms

PFDs (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

PD PLL

Questions

What does pfd mean?: Initialism of phase-frequency detector.

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