| pity |
compassion, sympathy, or unhappiness caused by another's pain, bad luck, or suffering. [4 definitions] |
| pivot |
a part, such as a rod or pin, upon which another part rotates, swings, or oscillates. [6 definitions] |
| pixel |
the smallest component of an image that can be transmitted or received in a video display system. |
| pixy |
a playful or mischievous creature of folklore, similar to a fairy or elf. [2 definitions] |
| pizza |
an originally Italian food comprising a flat, doughy crust covered with tomato sauce, cheese, and often meat or vegetables and then baked. |
| 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. |