phrenograph
An instrument for registering the movements of the diaphragm, or midriff, in respiration.
A phrenological profile; a delineation of a person's characteristics based on a phrenological examination.

phrenographs
plural of phrenograph

phthalazine
A bicyclic heterocycle consisting of a benzene ring fused to pyridazine

phthalazines
plural of phthalazine

phthalos
plural of phthalo

phy
The drug physeptone.

phygital
A sales method that integrates a physical point of sale and digital tools.

phyleticists
plural of phyleticist

phylodendrogram
A phylogenetic dendrogram.

phylodendrograms
plural of phylodendrogram

phyloinformatics
The application of computing methods to phylogenetics

phys
physical

physed
Alternative form of phys ed.

physiognotrace
A device to facilitate the production of faithful profiles of human faces.

physiognotraces
plural of physiognotrace

physiograph
An instrument that monitors an individual's physiology.

physiographs
plural of physiograph

physionotrace
Alternative form of physiognotrace.

physionotraces
plural of physionotrace

physiopathogenesis
physiological pathogenesis

phytosome
An artificial liposome supposedly used to enhance the delivery of herbal extracts

phytosomes
plural of phytosome

pianograph
A mechanical device for recording the notes played on a piano as a crude form of sheet music.

pianographs
plural of pianograph

piccotah
Alternative form of picota.

piccotahs
plural of piccotah

pickax
Alternative spelling of pickaxe.

pickaxe
A heavy iron tool with a wooden handle; one end of the head is pointed, the other has a chisel edge.

pickaxes
plural of pickaxe

pickguard
A piece of durable flat material placed on the body of a guitar (or similar instrument) beneath the strings to protect the surface from being scratched by a plectrum (or similar device).

pickguards
plural of pickguard

picklock
A device designed to pick locks.
One who picks locks; a thief.

picklocks
plural of picklock

picoammeter
An ammeter that is capable of measuring picoamp currents

picoammeters
plural of picoammeter

picocell
A wireless communication system covering a small area, such as a single office or railway station, often used to extend cellular network coverage to indoor areas where signals cannot easily penetrate.

picocells
plural of picocell

picometer
US spelling of picometre.

picometers
plural of picometer

picospritzer
A device that produces an extremely small spray of liquid

picospritzers
plural of picospritzer

picota
A machine for raising water consisting of a long lever or yard, pivotted on an upright post, weighted on the short arm and bearing a line and bucket on the long arm.

picotah
Alternative form of picota.

picotahs
plural of picotah

picotas
plural of picota

picotta
Alternative spelling of picota.

picottah
Alternative spelling of picota.

picottahs
plural of picottah

picottas
plural of picotta

picral
A solution of picric acid in alcohol, used for etching

picrals
plural of picral

pictoradiogram
A kind of radiotelegram used to transmit pictures.

pictoradiograms
plural of pictoradiogram.

picturephone
videophone

picturephones
plural of picturephone

piedish
A dish in which pies can be baked.

piedishes
plural of piedish

piedouche
A small pedestal used to support a bust, a vase, etc.

piedouches
plural of piedouche

piemento
Archaic spelling of pimento.

piercer
An instrument that pierces or perforates, such as a stiletto.
A person who pierces, especially one who carries out body piercing.
The ovipositor, or sting, of an insect.
Any insect provided with an ovipositor.

piezoaccelerometer
A piezoelectric accelerometer

piezoaccelerometers
plural of piezoaccelerometer

piezocone
A conical tip to a penetrometer

piezoelectric
of or relating to piezoelectricity

piezoelectrics
The study of piezoelectricity

piezoimmunosensor
A piezoelectric immunosensor

piezoimmunosensors
plural of piezoimmunosensor

piezometer
An instrument used to measure pressure.

piezometers
plural of piezometer

piezomicromanipulator
A piezomechanical micromanipulator

piezomicromanipulators
plural of piezomicromanipulator

piezoresistor
A device whose electrical resistance depends upon the strength of an applied pressure

piezoresistors
plural of piezoresistor

piezoscanner
A piezoelectric scanner

piezoscanners
plural of piezoscanner

piezotranslator
Any device that converts / translates pressure into movement

piezotranslators
plural of piezotranslator

piezotransmitter
Any device that uses piezoelectricity to transmit a signal.

piezotronics
The science and technology of piezoelectric effects and devices

pigdog
Alternative form of pig dog.

pigdogs
plural of pigdog

piggal
A pickaxe.
A large hoe for cutting turf.

piggals
plural of piggal

piggings
plural of pigging

piledriver
Alternative spelling of pile driver (mechanical device)
A move in which the wrestler applies a front waist lock, then drives the opponent's head into the mat by falling to his knees or backside.
A very hard shot.
A very powerful punch.

piledrivers
plural of piledriver

pilliwinkes
Obsolete form of pilliwinks.

pilliwinks
A torture device for squeezing the fingers; a thumbscrew.

pillowings
plural of pillowing

pimento
A red sweet pepper, a cultivar of Capsicum annuum, used to make relish, stuffed into olives, or used as spice.
A tropical berry used to make allspice.
The tree on which it grows.

pimentoes
plural of pimento

pimentos
plural of pimento

pinacle
Obsolete form of pinnacle.

pinacles
plural of pinacle

pinball
A game, played on a device with a sloping base (a pinball machine), in which the player operates a spring-loaded plunger to shoot a ball, between obstacles, and attempts to hit targets and score points.
The ball used in pinball.
A situation where a ball is frantically kicked between many players.

pinballs
plural of pinball

pinchbar
A crowbar (the tool).

pinchbars
plural of pinchbar

pinchcock
An adjustable clamp used to compress a flexible pipe to regulate the flow of liquid.

pinchcocks
plural of pinchcock

pinhold
A place where a pin is fixed.
The attachment formed by pinning something in place.
An attachment mechanism made up of a small hole into which a pin is inserted.
A hold in which the opponent is pinned to the mat.

pinholds
plural of pinhold

pinnacle
The highest point.
A tall, sharp and craggy rock or mountain.
An all-time high; a point of greatest achievement or success.
An upright member, generally ending in a small spire, used to finish a buttress, to constitute a part in a proportion, as where pinnacles flank a gable or spire.

pinnacles
plural of pinnacle

pinnet
A pinnacle.

pinnets
plural of pinnet

pinnywinkles
Alternative form of pilliwinks.

pinout
The manner in which an electrical connector or device is wired; the list of signals that correspond to each pin or output.

pinouts
plural of pinout

pinscreen
A screen through which many closely spaces parallel pins have been inserted, used to make an impression of a three-dimensional object. Used as a novelty and in animated film entertainment.

pinscreens
plural of pinscreen

pintel
Alternative spelling of pintle.

pintels
plural of pintel

pintle
The penis.
A pin on the buckle of a belt used to fit into the holes of the belt and hold it at the desired level of tightness.
A pin or bolt, usually vertical, which acts as a pivot for a hinge or a rudder.
An iron pin used to control recoil of a cannon or around which a gun carriage revolves.

pintles
plural of pintle

pipecutter
Alternative form of pipe cutter.

pipecutters
plural of pipecutter

pipefitting
The work of a pipefitter.
A piece, such as a coupling, elbow, or valve, used for connecting lengths of pipe or as accessory to a pipe.

pipefittings
plural of pipefitting

pipetongs
A jawed tool for gripping a pipe, in turning or holding it.

pipetter
Alternative form of pipettor.

pipetters
plural of pipetter

pipettor
A pipette.
An automated device for pipetting.

pipettors
plural of pipettor