English to English Dictionary

Photocopier

A machine that makes paper copies of documents and other visual images using light.

Photojournalist

A journalist who specializes in reporting news through photographs.

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

Phubbing

The practice of ignoring one's companion or companions in order to pay attention to a mobile phone or other electronic device.

Physical

Relating to the body as opposed to the mind; tangible or material.

Physical Punishment

The use of physical force to cause pain or discomfort as a form of discipline.

Physics

The scientific study of matter and energy and the interactions between them, including the sub-fields of mechanics, acoustics, optics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism.

Physiology

The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.

Physiotherapy

Treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.

Physique

The form, size, and development of a person's body.

Pichala-Mastul

A traditional small container used in rural India, often made of clay or metal, for carrying liquids.

Pichala-Pahara

A geographical term referring to a hill or mountain located at the back or behind another prominent feature.