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peg the needle
To reach an extreme point or limit.
Pegasus
A mythical winged horse from Greek mythology.
pejorative
a word expressing contempt or disapproval.
Peking
An old name for the city of Beijing.
pelagic
Relating to the open sea.
pelican
A large waterbird known for its long bill.
pell
skin or hide of an animal
pellet
A small, rounded mass or ball.
peloton
a group of cyclists racing together.
pelt
to throw something repeatedly at someone
pelvic
Related to the lower abdomen area.
pelvis
The lower part of the torso.
Pembroke
a type of Welsh corgi dog breed.
Pembrokeshire
A coastal county in Wales.
pen
an enclosure for animals
pen picture
a brief written description.
penal
Relating to punishment for crimes.
penalize
To punish for a rule violation.
penalty
a punishment for breaking a rule.
penalty box
A place where players sit after fouls.
penance
A voluntary act to show remorse.
Penang
An island and state in Malaysia known for culture.
penchant
a strong liking for something.
pencil
A tool for writing or drawing with graphite.