English to English Dictionary

Ploughman

A man who plows the land, especially traditionally with the use of draft animals such as oxen or horses.

Plowboy

A young boy or youth who assists with farming, particularly in plowing fields.

Ploy

A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's advantage.

Pluck

To pull or remove something quickly or suddenly.

Pluff

A soft, muffled explosive sound, such as that made by a small puff of gunpowder or a light impact.

Plug

A device for making an electrical connection.

Plug-Away

To work steadily and persistently at a task, especially one that is difficult or tedious.

Plugged

Describing something that is blocked or filled with a plug.

Plugin

A software component that adds a specific feature to an existing computer program without altering the core application.

Plum

An oval fleshy fruit that is purple, reddish, or yellow, containing a flat hard stone.

Plumate

Resembling or adorned with feathers.

Plumb-Line

A cord with a weight at one end, used to determine vertical alignment.