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  • phrase/ˈfɹeɪ̯z/nounB12 meaningsA group of words forming a unit within a sentence.
  • physical/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl/adjectiveA2+4 meaningsTo do with the body rather than the mind.
  • physical education/ˈfɪ.zɪ.kl̩ ˌɛd͡ʒ.əˈkeɪʃn̩/nounB1Lessons in sport and exercise.
  • physicalitynounC1The bodily quality or presence of somebody.
  • physician/fəˈzɪʃən/nounC1A doctor who treats illness without surgery.
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A scientist who studies matter and energy.
  • physics/ˈfɪz.ɪks/nounB1+2 meaningsThe science of matter, energy, force and motion, and of how the universe behaves.
  • physiotherapistnounB2A therapist who restores movement after injury.
  • physiotherapy/ˌfɪziəʊˈθerəpi/nounB2+Treatment of injury through exercise, movement and manual techniques.
  • physiquenounC1The form and build of a person's body.
  • pianist/ˈpi.ənɪst/nounB1+Somebody who plays the keyboard instrument with hammers and strings.
  • piano/ˈpjænəʊ/nounA12 meaningsA large keyboard instrument with hammers and strings.
  • piccolo/ˈpɪkələʊ/nounC1A small flute that plays an octave higher.
  • pick/pɪk/verbA26 meaningsTo choose one or more from a group.
  • picker/ˈpɪkə(ɹ)/nounB22 meaningsSomebody who gathers fruit.
  • picket/ˈpɪkɪt/nounB2+2 meaningsA worker standing outside to persuade others not to enter.
  • picket line/ˈpɪkɪt laɪn/nounC1The line of strikers standing outside a workplace.
  • picking/ˈpɪkɪŋ/nounC13 meaningsThe job of collecting ordered items from warehouse shelves.
  • pickle/ˈpɪkəl/nounB22 meaningsA vegetable preserved in vinegar or brine.
  • pickpocket/ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/nounB2+A thief who steals from pockets in a crowd.
  • pickup trucknounB1A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back.
  • picnic/ˈpɪknɪk/nounA12 meaningsA meal packed and eaten outdoors.
  • pictogram/ˈpɪk.tə.ɡɹæm/nounC1A simple picture used in place of words.
  • pidgin/ˈpɪ.d͡ʒɪn/nounC1A simplified language used between groups with no common tongue.
  • pie/paɪ/nounA2A baked dish with pastry and a filling.
  • piece/piːs/nounA13 meaningsA part of something, or one of the bits something breaks into.
  • pieceworknounC1Work paid by the number of items finished.
  • pier/pɪə/nounB1+2 meaningsA long platform built out over water.
  • piercing/ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/nounB1+5 meaningsA hole made in a part of the body so that jewellery can be worn in it.
  • piety/ˈpaɪ̯ɪti/nounC1Deep and sincere religious devotion.
  • pig/ˈpɪɡ/nounA1A farm animal with a round nose kept for meat.
  • pigeon/ˈpɪ.dʒɪn/nounB1A plump grey bird common in cities.
  • pigeonhole/ˈpɪdʒ(ɪ)nhəʊl/nounC12 meaningsOne of a grid of small open boxes for post.
  • piglet/ˈpɪɡ.lət/nounA2+A young pig.
  • pigment/ˈpɪɡ.mənt/nounB2+The coloured powder that gives paint its colour.
  • pigmentationnounB2The natural colouring of skin, hair or plant tissue.
  • pigsty/ˈpɪɡˌstaɪ̯/nounB2+A pen where pigs are kept, or a very untidy room.
  • pike/paɪk/nounB22 meaningsA long-jawed freshwater fish that hunts other fish.
  • pilatesnounB1Exercise focused on core strength and control.
  • pile/paɪl/nounB14 meaningsA number of things lying loosely on top of one another.
  • pilgrim/ˈpɪlɡɹɪm/nounB2Someone travelling to a holy place.
  • pilgrimage/ˈpɪlɡɹɪmɪd͡ʒ/nounB2+A long journey made to a holy place.
  • pill/pɪl/nounA23 meaningsA small solid piece of medicine meant to be swallowed.
  • pillar/ˈpɪlə/nounB1+A tall upright support.
  • pillar boxnounC1The red street box letters are posted into.
  • pillion/ˈpɪljən/nounC2A seat behind the rider for a passenger.
  • pillow/ˈpɪ.ləʊ/nounB1The soft thing your head rests on in bed.
  • pillow menunounB2A choice of different pillows offered to guests.
  • pillowcase/ˈpɪləʊˌkeɪs/nounB2The washable cover that slips over a pillow.
  • pilot/ˈpaɪ̯.lət/nounA2+4 meaningsThe person who flies an aircraft.
  • pilot episodenounB2The first episode, made to test whether a series works.
  • pimple/ˈpɪmp(ə)l/nounA2+A small inflamed swelling on the skin.
  • pin/pɪn/nounB14 meaningsA short thin piece of metal with a point at one end, used to fasten things together.
  • pinball/ˈpɪnˌbɔːl/nounB2A game in which a ball is propelled around a sloping board with flippers.
  • pincer/ˈpɪnsəɹ/nounC1A gripping claw, or one arm of a tool that grips.
  • pinch/pɪnt͡ʃ/verbB14 meaningsTo squeeze someone's skin sharply between finger and thumb.
  • pincushion/ˈpɪnˌkʊʃn̩/nounB2+A pad for sticking pins into when not in use.
  • pine/paɪn/nounB23 meaningsAn evergreen tree with needles and cones.
  • pine conenounB1The woody scaled fruit of an evergreen.
  • pineapple/ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/nounB1A large tropical fruit with spiky skin.