physiotherapy 1044
phys·i·o·ther·a·py /ˌfɪziəʊˈθerəpi/ n [U] the use of exercises, rubbing, heat etc, in the treatment of sick people
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phy·sique /fɪˈziːk/ n the form and appearance of a human body, especially a male body: He has a magnificent physique. (=has large muscles and is not at all fat)
pi /paɪ/ n a letter (Π, π) of the Greek alphabet, used in GEOMETRY to represent the fixed RATIO of the CIRCUMFERENCE of a circle to its DIAMETER: Pi equals/The value of pi is about 22/7 or 3·14159.
Pi·af, E·dith /ˌpiːæf||piːˈɑːf, ˈiːdɪθ/ (1915–63) a French CABARET singer and songwriter, sometimes called 'The Little Sparrow'. She is known for her powerful and emotional performances, and her most famous song is Non, je ne regrette rien.
pi·a·nis·si·mo /ˌpiːəˈnɪsɪməʊ/ adj, adv tech played or sung very quietly
pi·a·nist /ˈpiːənɪst||piˈænɪst, ˈpiːə-/ n a person who plays the piano, especially with skill: a concert pianist
pi·an·o¹ /ˈpiːænəʊ/ also pianoforte fml — n pl. -os a large musical instrument, played by pressing narrow black or white bars (KEYS) which cause small hammers to hit wire strings: to play the piano | to have piano lessons | a piano stool → see also GRAND PIANO, UPRIGHT PIANO; see INSTRUMENT (USAGE)
pi·an·o² /ˈpiːænəʊ, piˈɑː-||piˈænəʊ/ adj, adv (of music) played quietly → compare FORTE
pi·an·o·for·te /ˌpiːænəʊˈfɔːtɪl-ˈfɔːrte/ n old-fash a piano
Pi·a·no·la /ˌpiːəˈnəʊlə/ trademark a type of PLAYER PIANO
pi'ano ,stool n a seat the height of which can be changed to suit different heights of people playing a piano
pi·as·tre also -ter AmE /ˈpiːæstər/ n a small coin or banknote in Egypt, Syria, the Lebanon, and the Sudan, worth one hundredth (1/100) of the units on which their money systems are based
pi·az·za /piˈætsə/ n a public square or market place, especially in Italy
pic /pɪk/ n [C] infml a picture or film
pic·a·dor /ˈpɪkədːr/ n (in a BULLFIGHT) a man on horseback who annoys and weakens the BULL by sticking a long spearlike weapon into it → compare MATADOR
pic·a·resque /ˌpɪkəresk/ adj tech telling the story of the adventures and travels of a character of whom one rather disapproves but who is usually not really wicked: a picaresque novel
Pi·cas·so, Pab·lo /prɪˈkæsəʊl-ˈkɑː-, ˈpæbləʊlˈpɑ-/ (1881–1973) a Spanish artist regarded as one of the greatest and most original artists of the 20th century. After training as an artist in Barcelona and Madrid he moved to Paris in 1900 and stayed there for many years. He helped to develop CUBISM and other styles of ABSTRACT art, and his work is divided into periods, such as the 'Blue Period' and the 'Rose Period'. His many famous paintings include Les Demoiselles d'Avignon and Guernica, a criticism of war and FASCISM.
pic·a·yune /ˌpɪkəjuːn/ adj AmE small and unimportant: the picayune squabbling of party politicians
Pic·ca·dil·ly /ˌpɪkəˈdɪli/ a street in central London along the northern edge of Green Park, between Hyde Park Corner and Piccadilly Circus, which is known for its expensive hotels, shops, and offices
Piccadilly 'Circus a round, open area in central London, where several streets join together, famous for being very busy, for its advertising signs made of NEON LIGHTS, and for the statue of EROS in its centre. People sometimes say that a place is like Piccadilly Circus to mean that it is very busy.
pic·ca·lil·li /ˌpɪkəlɪli/ n [U] a hot-tasting food made with cut-up vegetables, usually eaten with meat
pic·ca·nin·ny, pick·a- /ˌpɪkəˈnɪni, ˈpɪkənɪni/ n old-fash, now taboo a small child of a black-skinned race
pic·co·lo /ˈpɪkələʊ/ n pl. -los a small musical instrument of the WOODWIND family; small FLUTE
pick¹ /pɪk/ v [T] 1 to take (what one likes or considers best or most suitable) from among a group or number; choose: The students have to pick three courses from a list of 15. | He was picked for the England team. | [+obj+to-v] She's been picked to head the planning committee. | You've really picked a winner (=made a very good choice) this time! → see also PICK OUT 2 to pull or break off (part of a plant) from a tree or plant; gather: They've gone fruit-picking today. | She picked some flowers from the garden. | [+obj(i)+obj(d)] He picked her a rose. 3 [(from, out of)] to take up or remove (something) separately or bit by bit using the fingers, a beak, a pointed instrument etc: The vultures were picking the meat from the carcass. | picking bits of glass out of the carpet | The dog picked the bone clean. (=removed all the meat from it) 4 to remove unwanted pieces from, especially with a finger or a pointed instrument: Don't pick your nose. | She was picking her teeth. 5 to cause intentionally, PROVOKE: He's so argumentative; he's always trying to pick quarrels/fights with people. 6 to steal or take from, especially in small amounts: It's easy to have your pocket picked in a big crowd. | (fig.) I hear you're a mechanic; can I pick your brains about repairing my car? (=make use of your knowledge) → see also PICKPOCKET 7 to unlock (a lock) with any instrument other than a key, especially secretly and for an illegal purpose 8 AmE for PLUCK 9 pick and choose sometimes derog to choose very carefully from a number of objects, possibilities etc, taking only those one particularly likes or that are particularly good etc 10 pick holes in to find fault with; find the weak points in: It was easy to pick holes in his flimsy argument. 11 pick one's way/steps to walk carefully, choosing the places to put one's feet down: After the explosion I picked my way through the rubble. 12 pick someone/something to pieces infml to examine the nature of a person or thing closely in order to find fault: She's very polite to him when he's there, but picks him to pieces behind his back. → see also have (got) a bone to pick with someone (BONE)
pick at sthg. phr v [T] to eat only in small quantities and with little effort or interest
pick sbdy./sthg. ⇔ off phr v [T] to shoot (people or animals) one by one, by taking careful aim
pick on sbdy./sthg. phr v [T] infml to choose for punishment, blame, or an unpleasant job, especially repeatedly and unfairly: Why are you always picking on me? | I'm tired of being picked on.
pick sbdy./sthg. ⇔ out phr v [T] 1 to choose specially or carefully from among others: She picked out a scarf to wear with the dress. | The witness picked out the wrong man in the identification parade. 2 to see (someone or something) among others, especially with difficulty; DISCERN: Can you pick out your sister in this crowd? 3 [often pass.] to make (something) clear to see: The houses in the painting were picked out in white. 4 to play (a tune) on a stringed musical instrument, usually slowly or with difficulty
pick sthg. ⇔ over phr v [T] infml to examine (too) carefully in order to choose the best or remove the unwanted: He was picking over the tomatoes on the stall.
pick up phr v 1 [T[pick sthg./sbdy. ⇔ up]] to take hold of (especially something small or light) and lift it up from a surface: I picked up a magazine that was lying on the table. | She picked up a stone and threw it at the window. 2 [T[pick sthg. ⇔ up]) to gather together; collect: Please pick up all your toys when you've finished playing. | (fig.) It was a bad setback, but we must pick up the pieces and start again. | Angrily, he broke off their engagement, but some months later they were able to pick up the threads of their relationship. (=begin it again) 3 [T[pick sthg. ⇔ up]) to raise (oneself) after a fall or failure: She picked herself up and started running again. 4 [I;T[pick sthg. ⇔ up]) to (cause to) start again: Let's pick up where we left off. | We picked up the conversation after an interruption. 5 [T[pick sthg. ⇔ up]) to come to have; gain, buy, learn etc; ACQUIRE: Where did you pick up that book/your English/that habit/such ideas? | The system looks difficult at first, but you'll soon pick it up. (=begin to understand it) | He picked up a bug (=an illness) while he was abroad. 6 [T[pick sbdy./sthg. ⇔ up]) to collect; arrange to go and get: Pick me up at the hotel. | I'm going to pick up my coat from the cleaner's. 7 [T[pick sbdy. ⇔ up]) to allow to enter a vehicle: We picked up a hitchhiker. 8 [T[pick sbdy. ⇔ up]) infml to become friendly with after a short meeting, usually with sexual intentions: I didn't like him; he was just trying to pick me up. 9 [T[pick sbdy. ⇔ up]) to catch (a criminal); ARREST: He was picked up by the police as he tried to leave the country. 10 [T[pick sthg. ⇔ up]) to be able to hear or receive: We picked up radio signals for help from the damaged plane. 11 [T[pick sthg. ⇔ up]) to be prepared to pay: The