English to English Dictionary

Paperboard

A thick, stiff paper material used for making boxes and other packaging.

Paperclip

A small piece of bent wire or plastic used for holding several sheets of paper together.

Paperware

Articles, items, or tableware made primarily of paper, such as plates, cups, napkins, and tablecloths.

Paperweight

A small heavy object, often made of glass, metal, or stone, placed on top of loose papers to prevent them from being scattered by drafts or wind.

Papism

The doctrine or practices associated with the authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.

Papist

An adherent of the Roman Catholic Church, historically used as a hostile or disparaging term by Protestants.

Papista

A person who is a staunch supporter of the papacy or the Roman Catholic Church.

Papistry

The system of beliefs and practices associated with the papacy and the Roman Catholic Church.

Par

The standard or average level of quality or performance.

Parabola

A symmetrical open plane curve formed by the intersection of a right circular cone and a plane parallel to its side.

Parabolic

Relating to or resembling a parabola, especially in shape or form.

Parabolic Antenna

A type of antenna that uses a parabolic reflector to direct radio waves.