Plant, v. n. Sow, scatter seed, put in seed.
Plant-eating, n. Phytophagous.
Plantigrade, a. Palmigrade.
Plant-louse, n. Aphis, vine-fretter, puceron.
Plant one’s self. Pitch one’s tent, take up one’s quarters, establish one’s self.
Plaque, n.
- 1. Brooch, ornamental plate, plate of a clasp.
- 2. Flat plate of metal, enamelled plate.
Plash, v. a. Dash, spatter.
Plash, v. n. Splash, dabble in water.
Plash, n.
- 1. Dash, splash.
- 2. Puddle, pool, collection of standing water, pond.
Plaster, n. Mortar, stucco, cement.
Plaster, v. a.
- 1. Parget, cover with plaster.
- 2. (Colloq.) Bedaub, smear, lay on coarsely.
Plasterer, n. Pargeter.
Plaster of Paris. Calcined gypsum or sulphate of lime.
Plastic, a.
- 1. Formative.
- 2. Soft, pliable, easily moulded.
Plastic art. Sculpture.
Plat, v. a. See Plait.
Plat, n. Plot, piece of ground.