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Topic: Jobs

platoon

IPA: /pləˈtuːn/

KK: /pləˈtun/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take turns in a game or activity, often by switching places with another player.

Example: The coach decided to platoon the two players to keep them fresh throughout the game.

noun

Definition: A group of people organized for a specific purpose, often in a military context, or a unit of players in a sports team.

Example: The platoon was deployed to assist in disaster relief efforts.

transitive verb

Definition: To alternate or rotate players in a specific position during a game, allowing them to share playing time.

Example: The coach decided to platoon the two pitchers to keep them fresh throughout the season.

playbook

IPA: /ˈpleɪbʊk/

KK: /ˈpleɪbʊk/

noun

Definition: A book or notebook that contains plans, strategies, or diagrams for plays, especially in sports like football.

Example: The coach reviewed the playbook to prepare the team for the upcoming game.

plighter

IPA: /ˈplaɪtər/

KK: /ˈplaɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that makes a promise or pledge, often in a formal or serious manner.

Example: The plighter of the agreement ensured that all parties understood their commitments.

plodder

IPA: /ˈplɒdə/

KK: /ˈplɒdər/

noun

Definition: A person who works hard but slowly, often achieving little despite their efforts.

Example: Despite being a plodder, she eventually completed the project with great attention to detail.

plowboy

IPA: /ˈplaʊbɔɪ/

KK: /ˈplaʊˌbɔɪ/

noun

Definition: A young boy who helps with farming, especially by guiding animals that pull a plow.

Example: The plowboy worked hard in the fields during the summer.

plowman

IPA: /ˈplaʊmən/

KK: /ˈplaʊmən/

noun

Definition: A man who works on a farm, especially one who uses a plow to prepare the soil for planting crops.

Example: The plowman worked hard in the fields to get ready for the planting season.

plumber

IPA: /ˈplʌmər/

KK: /ˈplʌmɚ/

noun

Definition: A person whose job is to install, repair, and maintain the pipes and fixtures that carry water and waste in buildings.

Example: The plumber fixed the leaky faucet in the kitchen.

podiatrist

IPA: /pəˈdaɪətrɪst/

KK: /pəˈdaɪətrɪst/

noun

Definition: A medical professional who treats problems related to the feet and lower legs.

Example: After hurting my foot, I made an appointment with a podiatrist.

policeman

IPA: //ˈpoʊlɪsˌmæn//

KK: /ˈpoʊlɪsˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A man who works for the police and is responsible for maintaining law and order.

Example: The policeman helped the lost child find his parents.

policewoman

IPA: /pəˈliːsˌwʊmən/

KK: /pəˈlisˌwʊmən/

noun

Definition: A woman who works as a member of the police, responsible for maintaining law and order.

Example: The policewoman helped the lost child find her parents.

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