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Showing 18 of 214 words/peɪs/ [pace]
[noun] A single step taken in walking or running; the distance covered by a step.
/ˈpæk ˌæn.ɪ.məl/ [pack animal]
[noun] An animal, such as a mule, donkey, or camel, that is used to carry heavy loads or equipment, typically in regions where vehicles cannot travel.
/ˈpækɪdʒɪz/ [packages]
[noun] Plural form of package: objects or collections of objects wrapped in paper or boxed for shipping or storage.
/ˈpæk.ər/ [packer]
[noun] A person or machine that packs goods, especially for transport or storage.
/ˈpæk.ɪŋ məˈtɪə.ri.əl/ [packing material]
[noun] Substances or objects used to protect goods during transport or storage by cushioning them against shock, vibration, or impact.
/pækt/ [pact]
[noun] A formal agreement or treaty between two or more parties, often between countries or groups, to cooperate or refrain from certain actions.
/peɪl/ [pale]
[adjective] Light in color or having little color; lacking intensity or saturation.
/ˈpæn.zi/ [pansy]
[noun] A popular cultivated garden plant with colorful, velvety flowers marked with contrasting shades.
/ˈpæn.tɪŋ/ [panting]
[noun] Breathing with short, quick breaths, typically as a result of exertion or excitement.
/pəˈreɪd/ [parade]
[noun] A public procession of people, often including bands, floats, or soldiers, moving along a street to celebrate a special day or event.
/ˈpær.əˌɡræm/ [paragram]
[noun] A word play or pun formed by altering one or more letters of a word; a sort of anagram or similar-sounding variation used for witty effect.
/ˈpɑːrtʃɪz/ [parches]
[verb] Makes or causes something to become very dry, typically as a result of intense heat.
/ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/ [parchment]
[noun] A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal (usually a sheep or goat), used as a durable writing surface in ancient and medieval times.
/pəˈraɪ.ɪ.təl boʊn/ [parietal bone]
[noun] Either of two skull bones that together form the roof and sides of the cranium.
/ˈpær.ə.ti/ [parity]
[noun] The state or condition of being equal, especially regarding status, pay, or value.
/ˈpɑːrkˌlaɪk.nəs/ [park-likeness]
[noun] The quality or state of resembling a park, typically characterized by open expanses of grass interspersed with scattered, mature trees.
/ˈpɑːrk.nəs/ [parkness]
[noun] The quality, state, or characteristic of resembling a public park, particularly in offering lush greenery, open recreational space, and a tranquil atmosphere.
/pəˈrəʊkɪəl/
[adjective] Relating to a church parish.