| 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. |
| poach1 |
to hunt, fish, or trap illegally or on another's land. [3 definitions] |
| poach2 |
to cook by boiling or simmering in water or other liquid. |
| pocket |
a small saclike piece of material, open at the top and sewn onto a garment to form a pouch for keeping coins and other small objects. [8 definitions] |
| pocketbook |
a small bag or case used to carry money and other personal items; handbag. [2 definitions] |
| pocketknife |
a compact knife with a blade or blades that fold into the handle. |
| pod1 |
a long thin firm vessel containing seeds, esp. of a pea or bean plant. [4 definitions] |