| purr |
to make a soft, low, rumbling sound, like the one made by a happy cat. [2 definitions] |
| purse |
a pouch or bag made of leather, cloth, or a similar material, used for carrying money and other personal items; handbag. [4 definitions] |
| pursue |
to follow in order to reach or catch; chase. [2 definitions] |
| pursuit |
the act of pursuing. [2 definitions] |
| pus |
a thick, white or yellow liquid that forms around infections and that contains white blood cells. |
| push |
to use pressure against in order to move. [6 definitions] |
| push-up |
an exercise in which a person lies face down and raises and lowers the body by straightening and bending the arms. |
| pussy willow |
a small willow with furry, gray flowers that grow in clusters along its branches. |
| put |
to move to a particular position or place. [5 definitions] |
| put down |
to write down. [2 definitions] |
| put off |
to delay (some action) until a later time. |
| put on |
to dress in. [2 definitions] |
| put one through one's paces |
to cause one to show skill or ability. |
| put out |
to stop the burning of something. |
| put stock in |
to consider believable and important. |
| putt |
to hit with a gentle stroke that rolls a golf ball into or near the hole. [2 definitions] |
| putter1 |
to move about or work randomly and without much effort. |
| putter2 |
a short golf club that is used in putting. [2 definitions] |
| put the cart before the horse |
to do or place things in a way that is not their logical order. |
| put the screws on |
to make someone do something by exerting pressure or force. |
| put to shame |
to cause to feel ashamed. [2 definitions] |