| piece together |
to assemble in order to fix or in order to create one whole thing that makes sense together. |
| pier |
a long, flat structure built out from land over water that is used for landing boats; dock. [2 definitions] |
| pierce |
to pass or go through with or as if with something sharp; penetrate. [2 definitions] |
| pig |
an animal with a wide, flat nose, four short legs, a thick body, and a short, curly tail. Pigs are mammals with hooves. Wild pigs often have tusks. Domestic pigs are raised for their meat, which is called pork. Adult pigs are also called hogs. [2 definitions] |
| pigeon |
a bird with a plump body, small head, and short legs. Some kinds of pigeons are also called rock doves. |
| piggyback |
upon the shoulders or back. |
| piggy bank |
a small bank in which coins are put through a slot and saved. Piggy banks are in the shape of a pig. |
| piglet |
a young pig. |
| pigment |
anything that is used to or serves to provide color. [2 definitions] |
| pigpen |
a yard or cage where pigs are kept. |
| pigsty |
an enclosed area or cage where pigs are kept; pigpen. [2 definitions] |
| pigtail |
a braid of hair that hangs from the head. |
| pike1 |
a fish that lives in fresh water and has a long, flat snout. Pike are used for food or sport. |
| pile1 |
a number of things on top of each other; heap; stack. [6 definitions] |
| pile2 |
a large post of steel, wood, or concrete that is forced or pounded into the ground to support something. Piles are used to hold up bridges, walls, buildings, and other structures. |
| pile3 |
the thick, soft fiber on the surface of a rug or a piece of cloth. Pile is made of loops of yarn or other material that are sometimes cut. |
| pilgrim |
someone who takes a trip to a holy place for a religious purpose. [2 definitions] |
| pilgrimage |
a usually long trip undertaken for religious purposes, such as to visit a holy place. |
| Pilipino |
the native language of the Philippines, and one of the two official languages spoken there. The other official language is English. Pilipino is also called "Filipino." |
| pill |
a small tablet of medicine that is taken by mouth. |
| pillar |
a tall column shaped like a cylinder that is used to support a structure or to serve as a decoration or monument. |