| pedigree |
a list or table of the ancestors of an animal or person. |
| peek |
When you peek, you look at something for a short time or in secret. [2 definitions] |
| peel1 |
When you peel something, you pull or cut the outside covering off the surface of it. We often peel certain kinds of fruits and vegetables. [5 definitions] |
| peeler |
A peeler is a kitchen tool usually used for removing the skin of vegetables, such as potatoes and carrots. It can be used for removing the skin of fruits too, if the skin is thin enough. |
| peep1 |
When someone peeps, they look quickly through a narrow opening or from a hiding place. [2 definitions] |
| peep2 |
A peep is the sharp, little sound that a bird makes. [2 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 peg is a small piece of wood or other material that is used to hold things up, down, or together. Pegs can also be used to fill a hole or to mark a certain spot. [2 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 pen is a long, thin tool used for writing or drawing in ink. |
| pen2 |
A pen is a small area with a fence around it where some kinds of animals are kept. Goats and pigs are often kept in pens. |
| penalize |
to give penalty or punishment to. |
| penalty |
A penalty is a punishment given for breaking a rule, law, or agreement. [2 definitions] |
| pence |
plural form of penny, used in the United Kingdom. |