| plug |
an object made of cork, rubber, wood, or the like used to block an opening. [10 definitions] |
| plug in |
to connect (an appliance) to a power source. |
| plum |
a type of sweet edible fruit with a smooth skin and a flattish stone. [6 definitions] |
| plumage |
the feathers of a bird. |
| plumb |
a small weight tied to a line and used to establish the depth of water or to verify a vertical alignment. [10 definitions] |
| plumber |
a person who fits and repairs plumbing. [2 definitions] |
| plumbing |
the system of water and sewerage pipes and fixtures in a building. [2 definitions] |
| plume |
a feather, esp. a large, colorful, or fluffy one. [6 definitions] |
| plump1 |
rounded in appearance; somewhat chubby. [3 definitions] |
| plunder |
to steal (goods), esp. by force. [5 definitions] |
| plunge |
to propel abruptly or forcefully into a substance, esp. a soft or liquid one. [8 definitions] |
| plural |
of, pertaining to, or including more than one. [4 definitions] |
| plus |
added to. [7 definitions] |
| plush |
a fabric having a long, soft pile. [3 definitions] |
| plus sign |
a mathematical sign (+) indicating addition or a positive quantity. |
| Pluto |
in Greek mythology, the god of wealth who is also identified with Hades, the Underworld. [2 definitions] |
| plutonium |
a radioactive chemical element of the actinide series that has ninety-four protons in each nucleus and that is capable of explosive nuclear fission in a chain reaction, used as fuel in some types of nuclear reactors. (symbol: Pu) |
| plywood |
a sturdy board made from thin layers of wood tightly compressed and glued together, usu. with the grains at right angles. |
| p.m. |
abbreviation of "post meridiem" (Latin); after noon, or the period of time from noon until midnight. |
| pneumonia |
a serious disease caused by viruses, bacteria, or fluid in the lungs, and characterized by inflammation of one or both lungs. |
| P.O.1 |
abbreviation of "post office," a department or branch of a government responsible for the circulation of mail, esp. an office or division of this department at which mail is received and sorted, from which it is delivered, and at which stamps, money orders, and the like can be purchased. |