English to English Dictionary

Pedal

A foot-operated lever or mechanism used to control, propel, or alter the operation of a device, bicycle, vehicle, or musical instrument.

Peer

A person of the same age, status, or ability as another specified person.

Pelagic zone

The open ocean water column that is neither close to the bottom nor near the shore, comprising the vast majority of habitable space in the world's oceans.

Pelts

The undressed skin of a fur-bearing animal.

Penal

Relating to, enforcing, or inflicting punishment, especially as authorized by a legal system.

Penalize

To subject someone to a penalty or punishment for breaking a law, rule, or regulation.

Pendulously

In a manner that hangs loosely or swings as if suspended.

Penial

Relating to or connected with the penis.

Penitence

The action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentance.

Penitential

Relating to or expressing penance, remorse, or the feeling of sorrow for having done wrong.

Peoria

A city located in central Illinois, United States, situated along the Illinois River.

Percentage

A rate, number, or amount in each hundred.