Words Starting with "P"
851 words found
Something used as a lure or the result of a luring process, typically referring to captured animals.
A chaotic or incoherent shouting, typically caused by intense fear or panic.
A proverb meaning that using reason and considering all things carefully makes a person wiser.
A unit of electrical capacitance equal to one trillionth of a farad or 10 to the power of negative twelve farads.
A contagious viral disease in poultry characterized by neurological and digestive symptoms; Newcastle disease.
An ornamental palm plant characterized by its striking red trunk, often grown as a decorative plant in gardens.
A yellowish-white or light yellow color, typically used to describe skin tone.
A device used to blow air into a fire to increase its intensity; a bellows.
The outer part or boundary of an object, region, or area that separates the interior from the surrounding space.
A loan provided to a company for a specific period, typically one to ten years, with repayment made through installments.
A regency in South Sulawesi, Indonesia
The process of twisting or spinning fibers, ropes, or wires into a single strong and compact unit.
A local term for weaver birds, such as the baya weaver, known for their intricate nest-building skills.
A water control structure consisting of a movable board or metal gate that can be raised or lowered to regulate water flow.
A door located at the rear of a building; figuratively refers to unofficial procedures or illegal channels to achieve an objective.
A figurative expression referring to a grave or the final resting place of a person after death.
A main entrance or large gate; in certain contexts, it refers to a burial ground.
A door that operates by sliding the door panel horizontally along a track to open or close it.
A piping system on a ship used to regulate the filling and emptying of ballast tanks to maintain vessel stability.
A steam-heated pipe installed within fuel or heavy cargo tanks to maintain the viscosity of the oil for easier handling.
The process of removing or separating corn kernels from the cob by hand or tool.
A proverb describing a person of low social status or poverty attempting to propose to or form a relationship with someone of high status or wealth.
A monumental pyramid-shaped structure serving as a tomb for ancient Egyptian kings, or a geometric solid with a polygonal base and triangular sides meeting at a common apex.
An analog sound storage medium in the form of a circular disc made of vinyl, played using a gramophone.
A small, flat plate specifically designed for serving or holding various types of cakes or pastries.
An industrial component that serves as a liquid reservoir beneath a bubble cap during distillation or absorption processes.
An optical storage medium in the form of a plastic disc that stores digital data, such as audio or video, to be read using a laser beam.
A precision instrument used to measure high temperatures without requiring direct contact with the object being measured.
A verb meaning to see or to know something, often used in literary or archaic contexts.
A specialized sharp tool designed for cutting the bark of trees, particularly rubber trees, to extract latex or plant sap.