3 : to proceed laboriously
— plow·able adjective
— plow·er noun
plow·boy noun : a boy who leads the horse drawing a plow
plow·man noun 1 : a man who guides a plow
2 : a farm laborer
plow·share noun : a part of a plow that cuts the earth
ploy noun : a tactic intended to embarrass or frustrate an opponent
Synonyms
artifice, device, dodge, gimmick, jig, scheme, sleight, stratagem, trick, wile—more at TRICK
1pluck verb 1 : to pull off or out : PICK; also : to pull something from
2 : to play (an instrument) by pulling the strings
3 : TUG, TWITCH
2pluck noun 1 : an act or instance of plucking
2 : courageous readiness to fight or continue against odds : SPIRIT, COURAGE
Synonyms
[1] draw, haul, jerk, pull, tug, wrench—more at PULL
[2] backbone, courage, fiber, fortitude, grit, guts, spirit, spunk—more at FORTITUDE
plucky adjective pluck·i·er; -est : COURAGEOUS, SPIRITED
1plug noun 1 : STOPPER; also : an obstructing mass
2 : a cake of tobacco
3 : a poor or worn-out horse
4 : SPARK PLUG
5 : a lure with several hooks used in fishing
6 : a device on the end of a cord for making an electrical connection
7 : a piece of favorable publicity
2plug verb plugged; plug·ging 1 : to stop, make tight, or secure by inserting a plug
2 : to hit with a bullet : HIT, SHOOT
3 : to publicize insistently
4 : to work doggedly and persistently : PLOD, DRUDGE
Synonyms
[1] block, dam, fill, pack, stop, stuff—more at FILL
usually plug up [1] block, choke, clog, close, congest, dam, jam, obstruct, stop, stuff—more at CLOG
[3] ballyhoo, boast, promote, publicize, tout—more at PUBLICIZE
plug and play noun : a computer feature enabling the operating system to automatically detect and configure peripherals
— plug-and-play adjective
plugged–in adjective : technologically or socially informed and connected
plug–in noun : a small piece of software that supplements a larger program
plum noun [ORIGIN: ME, fr. OE plūme, modif. of L prunum plum, fr. Gk proumnon]
1 : a smooth-skinned juicy fruit borne by trees related to the peach and cherry; also : a tree bearing plums
2 : a raisin when used in desserts (as puddings)
3 : something excellent; especially : something desirable given in return for a favor
Synonyms
catch, gem, jewel, pearl, prize, treasure—more at PRIZE
plum·age noun : the feathers of a bird
— plum·aged adjective
1plumb noun : a weight on the end of a line (plumb line) used esp. by builders to show vertical direction
2plumb adverb 1 : straight down or up : VERTICALLY
2 : COMPLETELY
3 : EXACTLY; also : IMMEDIATELY
3plumb verb : to sound, adjust, or test with a plumb <~ the depth of a well>
4plumb adjective 1 : exactly vertical or true : VERTICAL
2 : COMPLETE
plumb·er noun : a worker who fits or repairs pipes and fixtures
plumb·ing noun : a system of pipes in a building for supplying and carrying off water
1plume noun 1 : FEATHER; especially : a large, conspicuous, or showy feather
2 : a token of honor or prowess
— plumed adjective
— plumy adjective
Synonyms
award, decoration, distinction, honor, prize—more at AWARD
2plume verb plumed; plum·ing 1 : to provide or deck with feathers
2 : to indulge (oneself) in pride
Synonyms
boast, brag, crow, swagger—more at BOAST
1plummet noun : PLUMB; also : PLUMB LINE
2plummet verb : to drop or plunge straight down
Synonyms
decline, descend, dip, drop, fall, lower, plunge, sink, tumble—more at DROP
1plump verb 1 : to drop or fall suddenly or heavily
2 : to favor something strongly <~ing for change>
Synonyms
flop, plop, plunk—more at FLOP
2plump noun : a sudden heavy fall or blow; also : the sound made by it
3plump adverb 1 : straight down; also : straight ahead
2 : UNQUALIFIEDLY
4plump adjective : having a full rounded usu. pleasing form
Synonyms
chubby, fat, fleshy, full, overweight, portly, rotund, round—more at FAT
plump·ness noun : the