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- pimpnoun
A person who controls prostitutes and arranges clients for them, taking part of their earnings in return.
- pinnoun
A thin piece of metal with a sharp point used for fastening pieces of cloth or paper together.
- pinchverb
To squeeze something tightly between finger and thumb.
- pinchedverb
Past tense and past participle of pinch; having squeezed something tightly between finger and thumb.
- pinenoun
An evergreen coniferous tree with needle-shaped leaves, many kinds of which yield timber, tar, and resin.
- pineapplenoun
A large tropical fruit with tough, segmented skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a tuft of stiff leaves on top.
- pingnoun
A short, high-pitched ringing sound.
- pinkadjective
Of a color intermediate between red and white, as of coral or salmon.
- pinkienoun
The smallest finger of the human hand; the little finger.
- pinkynoun
The smallest finger of the human hand; the little finger. (Alternative spelling of pinkie)
- pinnedverb
Past tense and past participle of pin; having attached or fastened something with a pin or pins.
- pinpointverb
To find or identify something with great precision.
- pinsnoun
Plural of pin; thin pieces of metal with sharp points used for fastening.
- pintnoun
A unit of liquid capacity equal to one eighth of a gallon (in the US, approximately 473 ml; in the UK, 568 ml).
- pioneernoun
A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area.
- pipnoun
A small seed in a fruit, especially a citrus fruit or apple.
- pipenoun
A tube used to convey water, gas, oil, or other substances.
- pipelinenoun
A long pipe for conveying oil, gas, or other substances over long distances.
- pipernoun
A person who plays a pipe, especially bagpipes.
- pipesnoun
Plural of pipe; tubes used to convey water, gas, or other substances.
- piratenoun
A person who attacks and robs ships at sea.
- piratesnoun
People who attack and rob ships at sea.
- pissverb
(vulgar) To urinate.
- pissedadjective
(American, vulgar) Very angry or annoyed.
- pissesverb
(vulgar) Third person singular present tense of "piss"; to urinate.
- pissingverb
(vulgar) Present participle of "piss"; the act of urinating.
- pistolnoun
A small firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand.
- pistolsnoun
Plural of pistol; multiple small firearms designed to be held and fired with one hand.
- pitnoun
A large hole in the ground, either natural or man-made.
- pitchnoun
(noun) The highness or lowness of a musical sound or voice.
- pitchedverb
Past tense and past participle of "pitch"; threw or tossed.
- pitchernoun
(American) A container with a handle and spout for holding and pouring liquids.
- pitchingverb
Present participle of "pitch"; throwing or tossing.
- pitifuladjective
Deserving or arousing pity; causing feelings of sadness and sympathy.
- pitsnoun
Plural of pit; large holes in the ground.
- pitynoun
A feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering of others.
- pizzanoun
A flat, round bread base covered with tomato sauce, cheese, and various toppings, baked in an oven.
- pizzasnoun
Plural of pizza; Italian dishes consisting of flat rounds of dough topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and various other ingredients, baked in an oven.
- placenoun
A particular position, point, or area in space; a location.
- placedverb
Past tense and past participle of place; put in a particular position.
- placementnoun
The action of putting something in a particular position or location.
- placesnoun
Plural of place; particular positions or points in space.
- placingverb
Present participle of place; putting something in a particular position.
- plaguenoun
A contagious bacterial disease characterized by fever and delirium, typically spread by fleas.
- plainadjective
Not decorated or elaborate; simple in character.
- plainsnoun
Large areas of flat land with few trees.
- plaintiffnoun
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
- plannoun
A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
- planenoun
An airplane; a powered flying vehicle.
- planesnoun
Plural of plane; powered flying vehicles with fixed wings.