English to English Dictionary

pipette

A slender tube for measuring or transferring a small quantity of liquid, especially in a laboratory.

planet

A celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit round a star.

plasma

The colorless fluid part of blood, lymph, or milk, in which corpuscles or fat globules are suspended.

plateau

An area of fairly level high ground.

platter

A large flat dish or plate for serving food.

pledge

A solemn promise or undertaking.

pliers

A hinged tool used for gripping things or for bending and cutting wire.

pneumatic

Containing or operated by air or gas under pressure.

pneumonia

A serious medical condition in which one or both lungs become filled with liquid and inflamed, causing breathing difficulties.

pocket-watch

A small watch designed to be carried in a pocket, typically attached to a chain or fob.

podcast

A digital audio file made available on the internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device, typically available as a series.

podiatry

The branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremities.