perch1 |
a branch or bar on which birds sit. [3 definitions] |
perch2 |
a fish that lives in fresh water and has fins with spines. Perch are used for food. |
percussion |
the striking of one hard object against another with force so that sound is produced. [2 definitions] |
percussion instrument |
a musical instrument that is sounded when some part of it is struck. Pianos, drums, cymbals, and xylophones are percussion instruments. |
perennial |
lasting throughout the year or for many years. [4 definitions] |
perfect |
free from mistakes or faults. [4 definitions] |
perfection |
the state or condition of being without a fault or mistake. |
perfectly |
in a manner that is without a fault or mistake. [2 definitions] |
perforate |
to make a hole in. [2 definitions] |
perform |
to carry out; do. [3 definitions] |
performance |
the act of performing . [3 definitions] |
performer |
a person who sings, acts, or does some form of entertainment for an audience; one who performs. |
perfume |
a liquid, made from flowers, herbs, or other substances that has a pleasant smell. Perfume is put on the body. [3 definitions] |
perhaps |
maybe; possibly. |
peril |
the condition of being in danger or at risk. [2 definitions] |
perimeter |
the boundary or border of a figure or area. [2 definitions] |
period |
a section of time with a set beginning and end. [4 definitions] |
periodic |
happening or appearing at regular times. |
periodical |
a magazine that is printed every week, month, or at some other regular time. |
periscope |
an instrument on a submarine that is made up of a long tube with mirrors and prisms that allow one to see ships and other things above the surface of the water. |
perish |
to die or be destroyed by violence or in some other way that is not natural. |