paring knife |
a small knife with a short blade used especially for peeling the skin of vegetables and fruits. |
Paris |
the capital city of France. |
parish |
a district of a Christian religion that has its own church and priest or minister. |
park |
an area of public land, as in a city, that is set aside for rest and enjoyment. [3 definitions] |
parka |
a warm jacket with a hood. |
parking lot |
an area, usually paved with concrete or asphalt, where motor vehicles can be parked. |
parking meter |
a device set next to a parking space that accepts coins to pay for parking there and shows the amount of time allowed. |
parkway |
a divided road or highway with trees, grass, or bushes along the sides or on the center strip. [2 definitions] |
parliament |
a group of people who make the laws for a country. [2 definitions] |
parlor |
a room in a house, hotel, restaurant, or the like for conversation or for entertaining guests. [2 definitions] |
parochial |
having to do with or in a church parish. |
parole |
the release of a prisoner before the time of punishment is finished. Prisoners who are given parole have behaved well in prison. When on parole, they must obey certain rules. [2 definitions] |
parrot |
a tropical bird with a short, hooked bill and brightly colored feathers. Parrots can often imitate spoken words and other sounds. [2 definitions] |
parsley |
a garden herb used to season or decorate food. |
parsnip |
a plant like a carrot. The parsnip has yellow flowers and a large, pale root that can be eaten. [2 definitions] |
parson |
a pastor in a Protestant church; minister. |
part |
a separate piece or section of a whole. [13 definitions] |
part company |
to end a friendship or relationship. |
partial |
not complete. [3 definitions] |
partially |
partly; not completely. |
participant |
a person who takes part. |