Words that start with P

Pis forPiglet

A piglet is a baby pig.

Pis forPigment

Pigment is a substance that is so strongly colored that it can be used to change the color of other things too. Pigments are used to tint paint. The best kinds of pigment are ones that are permanent.

Art & crafts

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Pis forPigtails

Pigtails are braids or ponytails, one on each side of your head. Children are more likely to have this hairstyle than adults.

Hairstyles

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Pis forPile

Many things stacked on top of each other in no particular order is called a pile. The photo is of a pile of tyres.

Collective nouns

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Pis forPiled

Piled is the past tense of pile.

Past tense

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Pis forPill

Pills, also called tablets, are small, usually hard lumps of medicine that are meant to be swallowed.

Medical

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Pis forPillar

Pillars, or columns, are tall, thin posts usually made from stone. Pillars are often decorative, and are usually used for holding something up, like a roof or a bridge.

List of structures

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A pillow is a bag stuffed with something soft. Unlike cushions, pillows are all around the same size. Pillows are for putting your head on when you are asleep at night time. You usually have at least one pillow on your bed.

List of bedroom items

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Pis forPilot

A pilot is someone who flies planes or helicopters for a living. Pilots need to do a lot of training, and must be fit, healthy and have good eyesight.

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