IPA: /plaɪəˈmɛtrɪk/
KK: /plaɪəˈmɛtrɪk/
Definition: Relating to a type of exercise that involves explosive movements, often used to improve athletic performance.
Example: Plyometric exercises, like jump squats, can help athletes increase their power and speed.
IPA: //ˈpoʊdiəm//
KK: /ˈpoʊdiəm/
Definition: A raised platform where a speaker stands to give a speech or presentation, often used in public speaking events.
Example: The mayor stood at the podium to address the crowd during the ceremony.
IPA: /ˈpoʊɡoʊ/
KK: /ˈpoʊgoʊ/
Definition: A type of dance from the 1970s punk rock scene where people jump up and down in place, resembling the motion of riding a pogo stick.
Example: At the concert, the crowd started to pogo to the fast-paced music.
Definition: To jump up and down on a pogo stick or to dance in a style characterized by energetic jumping.
Example: The kids took turns to pogo around the park on their new pogo sticks.
IPA: /ˈpoʊlər/
KK: /ˈpoʊlər/
Definition: A person or animal that uses a pole to propel or guide a boat, or a horse used for pulling a vehicle.
Example: The poler skillfully maneuvered the boat through the narrow canal.
IPA: //ˈpoʊloʊ//
KK: /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Definition: A sport played on horseback where players use mallets to hit a ball into a goal, or a water-based game where teams try to score by throwing a ball into the opposing team's net.
Example: The local club offers lessons for beginners who want to learn how to play polo.
IPA: //ˈpoʊloʊɪst//
KK: /ˈpoʊloʊɪst/
Definition: A person who plays the sport of polo, which involves riding horses and hitting a ball with a mallet.
Example: The poloist skillfully maneuvered the horse to score a goal during the match.
IPA: /pɔŋ/
KK: /pɔŋ/
Definition: A bad smell or stench; also refers to a set of three identical tiles in mahjong.
Example: The pong from the garbage was unbearable.
Definition: To have a strong, unpleasant smell.
Example: After the garbage sat out in the sun, it began to pong.
IPA: /puːl/
KK: /pul/
Definition: To gather or collect in a small area, often referring to liquids or substances that form a small body.
Example: After the rain, water began to pool in the low areas of the yard.
Definition: A pool is a still or deep area in a body of water, or it can refer to a collection of resources or funds shared among a group of people for a common purpose.
Example: The children enjoyed swimming in the pool during the hot summer days.
IPA: /ˈpuːlər/
KK: /ˈpuːlər/
Definition: A person who is part of a group that shares resources or activities, like a carpool or a press group.
Example: She is a member of the local car pooler group that shares rides to work.
IPA: //ˈpuːlruːm//
KK: /pulˌrum/
Definition: A place where people can play pool or billiards, often with several tables available for use.
Example: We spent the evening at the local poolroom, enjoying a few games of billiards.
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