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peak |
Noun
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the most extreme possible amount or value |
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peak |
Noun
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a V shape |
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peak |
Noun
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the highest level or degree attainable |
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peak |
Noun
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the period of greatest prosperity or productivity |
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peak |
Verb
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to reach the highest point |
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pirate flag |
Noun
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a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background |
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pinion and crown wheel |
Noun
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gears that mesh at an angle |
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pinion and ring gear |
Noun
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gears that mesh at an angle |
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Panama |
Noun
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a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown |
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Panama hat |
Noun
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a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown |
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pin |
Noun
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a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling |
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pin |
Noun
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a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing |
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pin |
Noun
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a small, slender, often pointed piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things |
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pin |
Noun
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a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment |
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pin |
Noun
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flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green |
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pin |
Noun
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cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs |
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pin |
Noun
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axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns |
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pin |
Noun
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informal terms for the leg |
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pin |
Noun
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small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc. |
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pin |
Noun
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when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat |
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pin |
Verb
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immobilize a piece |
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pin |
Verb
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to hold fast or prevent from moving |
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pin |
Verb
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attach or fasten with pins or as if with pins |
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pin |
Verb
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pierce with a pin |
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prize ring |
Noun
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a square ring where boxers fight |
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poke bonnet |
Noun
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a hat tied under the chin |
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personnel pouch |
Noun
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a bag in which the body of a dead soldier is placed |
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pick-me-up |
Noun
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a tonic or restorative, especially a drink of liquor |
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pick-me-up |
Noun
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anything with restorative powers |
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posy |
Noun
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an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present |
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prow |
Noun
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front part of a vessel or aircraft |
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pricker |
Noun
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an awl for making small holes for brads or small screws |
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pricker |
Noun
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a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf |
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pipe bowl |
Noun
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a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco |
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plug hat |
Noun
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a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim |
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proprietary drug |
Noun
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a drug that has a trade name and is protected by a patent (can be produced and sold only by the company holding the patent) |
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plaque |
Noun
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a memorial made of brass |
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plaque |
Noun
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(pathology) a small abnormal patch on or inside the body |
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pail |
Noun
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a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top |
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pail |
Noun
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the quantity contained in a pail |
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polisher |
Noun
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a power tool used to buff surfaces |
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pneumatic caisson |
Noun
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large watertight chamber used for construction under water |
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passenger vehicle |
Noun
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a vehicle carrying many passengers |
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pleasure boat |
Noun
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a large motorboat that has a cabin and plumbing and other conveniences necessary for living on board |
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pleasure craft |
Noun
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a large motorboat that has a cabin and plumbing and other conveniences necessary for living on board |
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peace pipe |
Noun
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a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians |
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pipe of peace |
Noun
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a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians |
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plaster cast |
Noun
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bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal |
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plaster bandage |
Noun
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bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal |
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payload |
Noun
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goods carried by a large vehicle |