English to English Dictionary

Pelter

A person or thing that pelts, beats, or hurls things repeatedly.

Pelts

The undressed skin of a fur-bearing animal.

Pelvic-Floor-Therapist

A healthcare professional who specializes in the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor disorders.

Pen

An instrument for writing or drawing with ink, typically consisting of a metal nib or ball, or a nylon tip, fitted into a metal or plastic holder.

Penal

Relating to, enforcing, or inflicting punishment, especially as authorized by a legal system.

Penalize

To subject someone to a penalty or punishment for breaking a law, rule, or regulation.

Penalty

A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.

Penchant

A strong or habitual liking for something or a tendency to do something.

Pendant

A piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck.

Pendente lite injunction

A temporary court order issued during the course of ongoing litigation designed to maintain the status quo and prevent irreparable harm until a final judgment is rendered.

Pendulously

In a manner that hangs loosely or swings as if suspended.

Pendulum

A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely back and forth, especially used to regulate the movement of a clock.