| pinwheel |
a plastic or paper toy, similar to a windmill, that is pinned to a stick and has a wheel that is spun by the wind or someone's breath. |
| pioneer |
someone who is one of the first in a culture to explore or live in a place. [3 definitions] |
| pious |
showing love for a god or gods in thought and action; religious. [2 definitions] |
| pipe1 |
a tube of metal, plastic, or other material, through which a gas or liquid may flow. [6 definitions] |
| pipeline |
a long line of pipes for moving gas or oil from where it is produced to where it is used or sold. |
| piracy |
robbery or attack at sea. [2 definitions] |
| piranha |
a small fish that lives in fresh water in South America. Piranhas, in groups, often attack and eat much larger animals. |
| pirate |
someone who attacks or robs ships at sea. [3 definitions] |
| Pisces |
a constellation located between Aquarius and Aries. Pisces is also called the Fish. [3 definitions] |
| pistachio |
a green nut with a tan shell that is sometimes dyed red. Pistachios have a sweet taste. [2 definitions] |
| pistil |
the portion of a flower where seeds grow. It is the female part of a flower. |
| pistol |
a small gun that is held and fired with one hand. |
| piston |
a part of an engine or some other machine that moves up and down within a tight sleeve in order to make the machine work. |
| pit1 |
a wide, deep hole that either is dug or already in the ground. [5 definitions] |
| pit2 |
the hard seed at the center of a cherry, peach, avocado, or certain other fruits. [2 definitions] |
| pitch1 |
to throw or toss. [11 definitions] |
| pitch2 |
a thick, black, sticky material made from coal or wood tar. Pitch is used for paving roads and covering roofs to protect them from water. |
| pitcher1 |
a container with a handle and spout, used to hold and pour milk, juice, or other liquids. |
| pitcher2 |
the baseball or softball player who throws the ball to the batter. |
| pitchfork |
a long, sharp tool that is shaped like a fork and is used to move hay or straw. |
| pitch in |
(informal) to help others do something. |