AbstractPhil/geometric-vocab-256d huggingface dataset:
prison: a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
prison camp: a camp for prisoners of war
procaine: a white crystalline powder (trade name Ethocaine) administered near nerves as a local anesthetic in dentistry and medicine
procaine hydrochloride: procaine administered as a hydrochloride (trade name Novocain)
procyclidine: drug (trade name Kemadrin) used to reduce tremors in Parkinsonism
prod: a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
product: an artifact that has been created by someone or some process they improve their product every year they export most of their agricultural production
production line: mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it
projectile: a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
prolonge knot: a knot in the rope used to drag a gun carriage
promenade: a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
promethazine: antihistamine (trade name Phenergan) used to treat allergies; also an antiemetic used to treat motion sickness
prompt box: a booth projecting above the floor in the front of a stage where the prompter sits; opens toward the performers on stage
prompter: a device that displays words for people to read
propanolol: the first beta blocker (trade name Inderal) used in treating hypertension and angina pectoris and essential tremor
propellant explosive: an explosive that is used to propel projectiles from guns or to propel rockets and missiles or to launch torpedos and depth charges
propeller: a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
property: any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie before every scene he ran down his checklist of props
propjet: an airplane with an external propeller that is driven by a turbojet engine
proportional counter tube: counter tube whose output pulse is proportional to number of ions produced
propoxyphene: a mildly narcotic analgesic drug (trade name Darvon) related to methadone but less addictive
proscenium: the wall that separates the stage from the auditorium in a modern theater
proscenium: the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)
prosthesis: corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
protease inhibitor: an antiviral drug used against HIV; interrupts HIV replication by binding and blocking HIV protease; often used in combination with other drugs
protective covering: a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury they had no protection from the fallout wax provided protection for the floors
proteosome vaccine: a form of vaccine that can be administered by an inhaler
pruner: a long-handled pruning saw with a curved blade at the end and sometimes a clipper; used to prune small trees
psilocybin: a hallucinogenic compound obtained from a mushroom
psychoactive drug: a drug that can produce mood changes and distorted perceptions
pt boat: a small fast unarmored and lightly armed torpedo boat; P(atrol) T(orpedo) boat
public address system: an electronic amplification system used as a communication system in public areas
public house: tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
public toilet: a toilet that is available to the public
puck: a vulcanized rubber disk 3 inches in diameter that is used instead of a ball in ice hockey
pull: a device used for pulling something he grabbed the pull and opened the drawer
pullback: a device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back the draperies were drawn to the sides by pullbacks
pulley: a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
pull-in: a roadside cafe especially for lorry drivers
pull-off: designated paved area beside a main road where cars can stop temporarily
pullman: luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
pullover: a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head
pump action: action mechanism in a modern rifle or shotgun; a back and forward motion of a sliding lever ejects the empty shell case and cocks the firearm and loads a new round
pump house: a house where pumps (e.g. to irrigate) are installed and operated
punch: a tool for making holes or indentations
punched card: a card on which data can be recorded in the form of punched holes
punching bag: an inflated ball or bag that is suspended and punched for training in boxing
puppet: a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer
pup tent: a wedge-shaped tent; usually without a floor or windows
purgative: a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
purl: a basic knitting stitch
push button: an electrical switch operated by pressing the elevator was operated by push buttons the push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk
push-down storage: a storage device that handles data so that the next item to be retrieved is the item most recently stored (LIFO)
pusher: a sandal attached to the foot by a thong over the toes
putter: the iron normally used on the putting green
pylon: a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists
pyramid: a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides; begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
pyx: any receptacle in which wafers for the Eucharist are kept
pyx: a chest in which coins from the mint are held to await assay
quad: a rectangular area surrounded on all sides by buildings
quad: (printing) a block of type without a raised letter; used for spacing between words or sentences
quadraphony: a stereophonic sound recording or reproducing system using four separate channels
quadruplicate: any four copies; any of four things that correspond to one another exactly it was signed in quadruplicate
quaker gun: a dummy gun or piece of artillery made usually of wood
quartz battery: a stamp mill for stamping quartz
quebec bridge: a cantilever bridge in Quebec
queensboro bridge: a cantilever bridge across the East River between Manhattan and Queens
quill: pen made from a bird's feather
quilt: bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
quinacrine: a drug (trade name Atabrine) used to treat certain worm infestations and once used to treat malaria
quinidine: cardiac drug (trade names Quinidex and Quinora) used to treat certain heart arrhythmias
quirk bead: beading formed with a narrow groove separating it from the surface it decorates
quirk molding: a molding having a small groove in it
quoin: the keystone of an arch
quoin: expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase
qwerty keyboard: the standard typewriter keyboard; the keys for Q, W, E, R, T, and Y are the first six from the left on the top row of letter keys
r-2: street names for flunitrazepan
rabato: a wired or starched collar of intricate lace; worn in 17th century
rabbet: a rectangular groove made to hold two pieces together
racer: a fast car that competes in races
racetrack: a course over which races are run
raceway: a canal for a current of water
racing circuit: a racetrack for automobile races
racing skiff: a shell for a single oarsman
rack: a support for displaying various articles the newspapers were arranged on a rack
rack: an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
racket: a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games
radar: measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects
radial: pneumatic tire that has radial-ply casing
radial engine: an internal-combustion engine having cylinders arranged radially around a central crankcase
radio: a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves
radio antenna: omnidirectional antenna comprising the part of a radio receiver by means of which radio signals are received
radio beacon: a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes
radiogram: a photographic image produced on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light (especially by X-rays or gamma rays)
radio link: a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication network
radio-phonograph: electronic equipment consisting of a combination of a radio receiver and a record player
radiophotograph: a photograph transmitted by radio waves
radio receiver: an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals
radiotelegraph: the use of radio to send telegraphic messages (usually by Morse code)
radiotelephone: a telephone that communicates by radio waves rather than along cables
radio telescope: astronomical telescope that picks up electromagnetic radiations in the radio-frequency range from extraterrestrial sources
radome: a housing for a radar antenna; transparent to radio waves
rafter: one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
rag: a small piece of cloth or paper
rail: short for railway he traveled by rail he was concerned with rail safety
railing: a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
railroad track: a line of track providing a runway for wheels he walked along the railroad track
railway: line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
railway station: terminal where trains load or unload passengers or goods
raincoat: a water-resistant coat
rain gauge: gauge consisting of an instrument to measure the quantity of precipitation
ram disk: (computer science) a virtual drive that is created by setting aside part of the random-access memory to use as if it were a group of sectors access to a RAM disk is very fast but the data it contains is lost when the system is turned off
ramekin: a small fireproof dish used for baking and serving individual portions
ramipril: an ACE inhibitor (trade name Altace) used to treat high blood pressure or in some patients who have had a heart attack
ramjet: a simple type of jet engine; must be launched at high speed
ramp: an inclined surface connecting two levels
rampart: an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes they stormed the ramparts of the city they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down
ranch: farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
random-access memory: the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible
range: a place for shooting (firing or driving) projectiles of various kinds the army maintains a missile range in the desert any good golf club will have a range where you can practice
rangefinder: a measuring instrument (acoustic or optical or electronic) for finding the distance of an object
range pole: surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors
ranitidine: a histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux
rapid transit: an urban public transit system using underground or elevated trains
rapier: a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
rasp: a coarse file with sharp pointed projections
ratchet: mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
ratline: (nautical) a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship; they form a ladder for climbing aloft
rattan: a switch made from the stems of the rattan palms
rayleigh disk: an acoustic radiometer consisting of a light disk suspended from a quartz thread; when exposed to a progressive sound wave its torque can measure velocity
reaction-propulsion engine: a jet or rocket engine based on a form of aerodynamic propulsion in which the vehicle emits a high-speed stream
read-only memory: (computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed
readout: an electronic device the displays information is a visual form
read/write head: (computer science) a tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to write and read magnetic patterns on a disk
ready-made: a manufactured artifact (as a garment or piece of furniture) that is made in advance and available for purchase their apartment was furnished with ready-mades
ready-to-wear: ready-made clothing she couldn't find anything in ready-to-wear that she liked
reamer: a squeezer with a conical ridged center that is used for squeezing juice from citrus fruit
rear: the side that goes last or is not normally seen he wrote the date on the back of the photograph
reaumur thermometer: an alcohol thermometer calibrated in degrees Reaumur
reboxetine: an antidepressant drug that blocks the reuptake of norepinephrine
receiver: set that receives radio or tv signals
recess: an enclosure that is set back or indented
recliner: an armchair whose back can be lowered and foot can be raised to allow the sitter to recline in it
reconnaissance vehicle: fast armored military vehicle with four-wheel drive and open top
record changer: an automatic mechanical device on a record player that causes new records to be played without manual intervention
recorder: equipment for making records
record player: machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically
record sleeve: a sleeve for storing a phonograph record
recreational facility: a public facility for recreation
recreational vehicle: a motorized wheeled vehicle used for camping or other recreational activities
recreation room: a room equipped for informal entertaining
reed: a vibrator consisting of a thin strip of stiff material that vibrates to produce a tone when air streams over it the clarinetist fitted a new reed onto his mouthpiece
reef knot: a square knot used in a reef line
refill: a commercial product that refills a container with its appropriate contents he got a refill for his ball-point pen he got a refill for his notebook
refill: a prescription drug that is provided again he got a refill of his prescription the prescription specified only one refill
reflecting telescope: optical telescope consisting of a large concave mirror that produces an image that is magnified by the eyepiece Isaac Newton invented the reflecting telescope in 1668
reflection: the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material) he studied his reflection in the mirror
reformatory: correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders
reformer: an apparatus that reforms the molecular structure of hydrocarbons to produce richer fuel a catalytic reformer
refrigerator: white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures
refuge: a shelter from danger or hardship
relay: electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit
release: merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film) a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra
release: a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism
relief: sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
religious residence: residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)
remake: creation that is created again or anew it is a remake of an old film
remedy: a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
remote control: a device that can be used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance he lost the remote for his TV
remote terminal: a terminal connected to a computer by a data link
rep: a fabric with prominent rounded crosswise ribs
repair shop: a shop specializing in repairs and maintenance
repeater: (electronics) electronic device that amplifies a signal before transmitting it again repeaters can be used in computer networks to extend cabling distances
repeating firearm: a firearm that can fire several rounds without reloading
replica: copy that is not the original; something that has been copied
repository: a burial vault (usually for some famous person)
rerebrace: cannon that provides plate armor for the upper arm
research center: a center where research is done
reserpine: antihypertensive consisting of an alkaloid extracted from the plant Rauwolfia serpentina (trade names Raudixin or Rau-Sed or Sandril or Serpasil)
reservoir: lake used to store water for community use
residence: the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president) he refused to live in the governor's residence
resistance thermometer: thermometer that measures temperature by changes in the resistance of a spiral of platinum wire
resistor: an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current
resonator: an electrical circuit that combines capacitance and inductance in such a way that a periodic electric oscillation will reach maximum amplitude
resonator: a hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves
resort hotel: a fashionable hotel usually in a resort area
respirator: a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration
rest: a support on which things can be put the gun was steadied on a special rest
restaurant: a building where people go to eat
restraint: a device that retards something's motion the car did not have proper restraints fitted
reticle: a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument
reticulation: an arrangement resembling a net or network the reticulation of a leaf the reticulation of a photographic emulsion
restoration: some artifact that has been restored or reconstructed the restoration looked exactly like the original
retread: a used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads
return key: the key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed
revers: a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
reverse: the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
reverse: the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
revetment: a facing (usually masonry) that supports an embankment
revolver: a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
revolving door: a door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings
rheostat: resistor for regulating current
riband: a ribbon used as a decoration
ribavirin: an inhaled antiviral agent (trade name Virazole) that may be used to treat serious virus infections
ribbon: a long strip of inked material for making characters on paper with a typewriter
rickrack: a narrow zigzag ribbon used as trimming
ridge: a beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafters
riding crop: a short whip with a thong at the end and a handle for opening gates
rifampin: an antibacterial drug (trade names Rifadin and Rimactane) used to treat tuberculosis
rifle: a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore he lifted the rifle to his shoulder and fired
rifle range: a range where people can practice shooting rifles during the war they turned the bowling alleys into rifle ranges
rig: formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
rigger: a long slender pointed sable brush used by artists
rigger: a sailing vessel with a specified rig a square rigger
rigging: gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
right field: the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's right
rigout: a person's costume (especially if bizarre) What a queer rigout!
rim: (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended the ball hit the rim and bounced off
ring: jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger she had rings on every finger he noted that she wore a wedding band
rings: gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises the rings require a strong upper body
ringside: first row of seating; has an unobstructed view of a boxing or wrestling ring
rink: building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating
ripsaw: a handsaw for cutting with the grain of the wood
riser: a vertical pipe in a building
ritonavir: a protease inhibitor (trade name Norvir) used in treating HIV
ritz: an ostentatiously elegant hotel
riveting machine: a machine for driving rivets
rivet line: a line of rivets at a seam the fuselage cracked along the rivet line
roach clip: metal tweezers used by marijuana smokers to hold a roach
road: an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
roadblock: a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
roadster: an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
robitussin: trade name of an expectorant that loosens phlegm and makes it easier to cough up
rochon prism: optical device that produces plane-polarized ultraviolet light
rock bit: a drill bit that has hardened rotating rollers
rocker: a trough that can be rocked back and forth; used by gold miners to shake auriferous earth in water in order to separate the gold
rocker arm: a lever pivoted at the center; used especially to push a valve down in an internal-combustion engine
rocket: a jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion
rocket: any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
rock garden: a garden featuring rocks; usually alpine plants
rocking chair: a chair mounted on rockers
roentgenogram: a radiogram made by exposing photographic film to X rays; used in medical diagnosis
rofecoxib: a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Vioxx) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract; voluntarily withdrawn from the market in 2004
rollerblade: (trademark) an in-line skate
roller coaster: elevated railway in an amusement park (usually with sharp curves and steep inclines)
roll of tobacco: tobacco leaves that have been made into a cylinder
rolodex: (trademark) a desktop rotary card index with removable cards; usually used for names, addresses, and telephone numbers a news reporter has to have a good Rolodex
roman arch: a round arch drawn from a single center
roman building: a building constructed by the ancient Romans
roman candle: a cylindrical firework that projects a series of colored balls of fire
romper: a one-piece garment for children to wear at play; the lower part is shaped like bloomers
room: an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling the rooms were very small but they had a nice view
root cellar: an excavation where root vegetables are stored
ropewalk: workplace consisting of a long narrow path or shed where rope is made
rosary: a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)
rose bed: a flower bed in which roses are growing
rose window: circular window filled with tracery
rotary actuator: (computer science) the actuator that moves a read/write head to the proper data track
rotating shaft: a revolving rod that transmits power or motion
rotor: rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils there are horizontal rotors on a helicopter or compressor rotors in a jet engine
rotor: the rotating armature of a motor or generator
rotor blade: the long airfoil that rotates to provide the lift that supports a helicopter in the air
rotor head: the axis around which the major rotor of a helicopter turns
rouge: makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks