| ploy |
a stratagem or maneuver used to gain advantage. |
| pluck |
to take hold of with the fingers and pull off or out; pick. [8 definitions] |
| plucky |
spirited and courageous in the face of difficulty. |
| plug |
an object made of cork, rubber, wood, or the like used to block an opening. [10 definitions] |
| plug-compatible |
of or designating computer equipment that can be linked with that of another manufacturer without electrical adapters. |
| plug in |
to connect (an appliance) to a power source. |
| plug-in |
a supplementary software application that adds enhanced functionality to a computer program. [2 definitions] |
| plug-in electric vehicle |
any motor vehicle powered by battery packs that can be recharged using an external source of electricity. |
| plug up |
to block the flow of a liquid or gas through (something). [2 definitions] |
| plum |
a type of sweet edible fruit with a smooth skin and a flattish stone. [6 definitions] |
| plumage |
the feathers of a bird. |
| plumb |
a small weight tied to a line and used to establish the depth of water or to verify a vertical alignment. [10 definitions] |
| plumb bob |
a usu. conical piece of metal attached to a line, used to determine true vertical; plumb or plummet. |
| plumber |
a person who fits and repairs plumbing. [2 definitions] |
| plumber's helper |
(informal) a large suction cup on a handle, used to clear drains; plumber's friend; plunger. |
| plumbing |
the system of water and sewerage pipes and fixtures in a building. [2 definitions] |
| plumb line |
a cord from which a weight is suspended to determine true vertical, or depth, as of water. [2 definitions] |
| plume |
a feather, esp. a large, colorful, or fluffy one. [6 definitions] |
| plummet |
a small weight on a line used for sounding or to verify a vertical; plumb or plumb bob. [2 definitions] |
| plumose |
having feathers or plumes; feathered. [2 definitions] |
| plump1 |
rounded in appearance; somewhat chubby. [3 definitions] |