| pl. |
abbreviation of "plural." |
| place |
a certain area of space, such as that occupied by something. [21 definitions] |
| placement |
the act of placing or state of being placed; location. [2 definitions] |
| placid |
calm, smooth, or tranquil. |
| plague |
any disaster that affects a large population, esp. a disease epidemic or the sudden influx of harmful insects. [6 definitions] |
| plaid |
a fabric bearing a pattern of stripes of various widths and colors, intersecting at right angles. [3 definitions] |
| plain |
easily perceived by the eye or ear; clear; unobstructed. [8 definitions] |
| plan |
an intended action; aim. [7 definitions] |
| plane1 |
a flat or level surface. [7 definitions] |
| plane2 |
any of various carpentry tools with an adjustable blade, used to make surfaces of wood smooth, true, grooved, or the like. [3 definitions] |
| planet |
a large, nonluminous celestial body, esp. one of the nine in the solar system, that revolves around a star and often has one or more satellites. [2 definitions] |
| planetarium |
an apparatus that projects a representation of the stars, planets, and the like, usu. upon a dome-shaped ceiling. [3 definitions] |
| plank |
a length of wood similar to, but thicker than, a board. [4 definitions] |
| plankton |
free-floating, usu. microscopic plant and animal life found in fresh or salt water. |
| planner |
a person who plans, esp. one who plans the development of cities and towns. [2 definitions] |
| planning |
the act of figuring out how to do something ahead of time. |
| plant |
a living organism of the vegetable group. [10 definitions] |
| plantain1 |
a fruit similar to but larger, firmer, and less sweet than the banana, usu. cooked as a starchy vegetable. [2 definitions] |
| plantation |
an area of land for cultivating plants or trees, or a group of cultivated plants or trees. [3 definitions] |
| plaque |
a flat plate or tablet, usu. inscribed and used as a decorative hanging or as a commemorative. [3 definitions] |
| plasma |
the clear, liquid part of lymph or blood in which cells are suspended. [4 definitions] |