Words that start with P

Pis forPeeler

A peeler is a device used for removing the outside layer, or peel, of fruit and vegetables. There are many different designs of peeler available. Most have a handle and a double-sided blade that can flex.

List of kitchen items

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Pis forPeep (Sound)

A peep is a small, soft, high-pitched sound that is made by baby birds.

Sounds

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Pis forPeer (Look)

You peer at something when you look at it for a long time in a searching kind of way.

Verbs

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Pis forPeered

Peered is the past tense of peer. For example, "she peered across the ocean".

Past tense

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Pis forPeg

A peg is something you use to hold wet clothes to a line so it can dry after it has been washed. Modern pegs are usually made of wood or plastic and have a spring in them so they hold shut tightly.

List of devices

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Pis forPelican

Scientific name: family: pelecanidae

Pelicans are a large water bird that lives on coastlines all over the world, except the very cold areas. They have a large pouch under their bill, which they use to scoop up fish from the water.

Birds

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Pis forPelt

An animal's pelt is the skin and fur covering them. Animal pelts are often turned into fur coats. Pelt is also a word for throwing a lot of missiles at something in a short space of time. Another word for pelt is bombard.

Body parts

Generated image of a pelvis overlaid on a man

Photographic Dictionary / Generated illustration

Pis forPelvis

Your pelvis is the bony cradle that is between your legs and your spine. The pelvis is the base support for your spine and upper body. It also protects organs like the bladder and helps you stand, walk, and move. You can feel it by pressing your hands on your hips.

Body parts

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Pis forPen (Swan)

A pen is a female swan.

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Pis forPen (Write)

A pen is something that you use to write or draw with. Pens are filled with ink. Generally once you have drawn or written something in pen, you can't rub it out. You can rub out drawings in pencil.

Art & crafts