| peep2 |
a weak, sharp, short sound of a young bird. [3 definitions] |
| peer1 |
a person of the same rank, age group, or ability as another person; equal. [2 definitions] |
| peer2 |
to look hard or closely to see something better. [2 definitions] |
| peg |
a small piece of wood or other material used to hold things together, fill a hole, or mark a place. [3 definitions] |
| Peking |
the capital city of China, known as Beijing. |
| Pekingese |
a small breed of dog with short legs and long, silky, light brown hair. Pekingese were first bred in China. |
| pelican |
a large water bird that lives in warm areas. It has a pouch in the lower half of its long bill for catching and holding fish. |
| pellet |
a small bullet or small piece of shot. [2 definitions] |
| pell-mell |
in a quick, confused, jumbled manner. |
| pelt1 |
to attack by throwing things or by repeated blows. [2 definitions] |
| pelt2 |
the skin or hide of an animal. |
| pen1 |
a long, thin tool used for writing or drawing in ink. |
| pen2 |
a small, fenced area for animals. [3 definitions] |
| penalize |
to give penalty or punishment to. |
| penalty |
a punishment given for breaking a law, rule, or agreement. [2 definitions] |
| pence |
plural form of penny, used in the United Kingdom. |
| pencil |
a long, thin tool used for writing or drawing. Pencils are made of a narrow stick of graphite held within a case of wood. [3 definitions] |
| pencil sharpener |
a small device used for making pencils sharp. A pencil sharpener has a hole in one side where a pencil goes in and comes into contact with a blade. |
| pendant |
something hanging as an ornament on a chain around the neck or on an earring. |
| pendulum |
a weight hung on a long cord, wire, or lever so that it swings back and forth. Pendulums are used to control the movements of some clocks. |
| penetrate |
to pierce or go into or through. [2 definitions] |