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pigeonholing

IPA: /ˈpɪdʒənˌhoʊlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpɪdʒənˌhoʊlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of placing people or things into specific categories, often in a way that is too simple or unfair.

Example: Pigeonholing can lead to misunderstandings and limit opportunities for individuals.

verb

Definition: To categorize or classify someone or something in a restrictive way, often limiting their potential or opportunities.

Example: She felt pigeonholing her talents would prevent her from exploring new career paths.

piling

IPA: /ˈpaɪlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpaɪlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A group of long, strong posts or columns that are driven into the ground to support a building or structure.

Example: The construction workers used piling to ensure the building was stable on the soft ground.

pilot

IPA: /ˈpaɪlət/

KK: /ˈpaɪlət/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is used as a test or example for future projects or developments.

Example: The company launched a pilot program to test the new software before a full release.

noun

Definition: A person who operates or controls an aircraft during flight.

Example: The pilot skillfully landed the plane despite the strong winds.

transitive verb

Definition: To steer or control the direction of a vehicle, especially an aircraft.

Example: He will pilot the plane during the flight.

pinner

IPA: /ˈpɪnər/

KK: /ˈpɪnər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that pins something in place, or a type of headdress worn by women in the past.

Example: The pinner secured the fabric to the board with several pins.

pipeline

IPA: /ˈpaɪplaɪn/

KK: /ˈpaɪplaɪn/

noun

Definition: A system of pipes used to transport liquids, gases, or other materials from one place to another.

Example: The oil company built a new pipeline to transport crude oil across the country.

transitive verb

Definition: To transport or deliver something through a system of pipes or similar channels.

Example: The company plans to pipeline the new product to various markets.

pitch

IPA: /pɪtʃ/

KK: /pɪtʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To play the role of a pitcher in baseball or to move up and down alternately, like a boat on waves or an aircraft adjusting its angle.

Example: The young player was excited to pitch for the first time in the big game.

noun

Definition: A level or degree of something, especially in terms of intensity or quality, such as sound frequency or steepness.

Example: The team worked at a feverish pitch to complete the project on time.

transitive verb

Definition: To throw a ball, especially in baseball, from the pitcher's mound towards the batter.

Example: He will pitch the ball to the batter during the game.

pitching

IPA: /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/

KK: /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the action of rotating or tilting, especially in the context of vehicles like aircraft or ships.

Example: The pitching motion of the airplane made some passengers feel uneasy during the flight.

verb

Definition: To throw something, especially a ball, with a particular force or direction.

Example: He is pitching the baseball to his teammate.

pitchman

IPA: /ˈpɪtʃ.mən/

KK: /ˈpɪtʃmən/

noun

Definition: A person who sells products or promotes services, often in a lively or persuasive manner, typically in public places or through advertisements.

Example: The pitchman demonstrated the new kitchen gadget on television, showing how it worked.

pitchwoman

IPA: /ˈpɪtʃˌwʊmən/

KK: /ˈpɪtʃˌwʊmən/

noun

Definition: A woman who promotes or sells products, often in advertisements or presentations.

Example: The pitchwoman demonstrated the features of the new kitchen gadget on television.

pithead

IPA: /ˈpɪtˌhɛd/

KK: /ˈpɪtˌhɛd/

noun

Definition: The area at the surface above a coal mine where the mineshaft is located, including the surrounding ground and buildings.

Example: The workers gathered at the pithead before starting their shift in the coal mine.

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