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10-letter words containing r, e, o, p

  • postgresql — (database)   /'post-gres-kyu-el/ An enhancement of the POSTGRES database system. PostgreSQL is an advanced relational database management system with some object oriented approaches. PostgreSQL is developed and distributed as free software, and while retaining its freedom it remains technically and featurewise a worthy competitor to even the most advanced commercial alternatives. It was also one of the first databases to offer MVCC as opposed to row-level locking or table locking, thereby greatly improving multi-user performance. PostgreSQL implements an extended subset of ANSI SQL and runs on many platforms. It also has interfaces to many different programming languages and database protocols, like ODBC and JDBC.
  • postmarked — an official mark stamped on letters and other mail, serving as a cancellation of the postage stamp and indicating the place, date, and sometimes time of sending or receipt.
  • postmaster — the official in charge of a post office.
  • postmodern — noting or pertaining to architecture of the late 20th century, appearing in the 1960s, that consciously uses complex forms, fantasy, and allusions to historic styles, in contrast to the austere forms and emphasis on utility of standard modern architecture.
  • postmortem — of, relating to, or occurring in the time following death.
  • postperson — a person who collects and delivers post as a profession
  • poststrike — of or relating to the period after a (workers) strike
  • posturized — to posture; pose.
  • pot-holder — a thick piece of material, as a quilted or woven pad, used in handling hot pots and dishes.
  • potentiary — a person with power or authority
  • potsticker — a pan-fried and steamed Chinese dumpling with a ground meat or vegetable filling.
  • pourparler — an informal preliminary conference.
  • powder boy — powder monkey (def 1).
  • powder keg — a small, metal, barrellike container for gunpowder or blasting powder.
  • powderless — lacking powder, not involving or containing powder
  • powderlike — resembling powder (usually in consistency or texture); powdery
  • powderpuff — a soft, feathery ball or pad, as of cotton or down, for applying powder to the skin.
  • power base — a source of authority or influence, especially in politics, founded on support by an organized body of voters, ethnic minority, economic class, etc.: His election as governor gives him a power base for seeking the presidency.
  • power dive — a steep dive by an aircraft with its engines at high power
  • power down — ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something.
  • power game — You can refer to a situation in which different people or groups are competing for power as a power game, especially if you disapprove of the methods they are using in order to try to win power.
  • power grid — A power grid is a network of power lines and associated equipment used to transmit and distribute electricity over a geographic area.
  • power line — a line for conducting electric power.
  • power list — a list (esp one published in a newspaper, magazine, etc) of the most influential or successful people in a particular field or a particular country
  • power pack — a device for converting the voltage from a power line or battery to the various voltages required by the components of an electronic circuit.
  • power play — Football. an aggressive running play in which numerous offensive players converge and forge ahead to block and clear a path for the ball carrier.
  • power tool — a tool powered by an electric motor or a gasoline engine.
  • power trio — a format in rock music which emphasizes instrumental performance by limiting the sound to bass, drums, and guitar (with no rhythm guitar or keyboards and less emphasis on vocals if any)
  • power trip — an act or instance of exerting one's power, authority, or influence: a new supervisor on a power trip.
  • power yoga — a form of yoga involving aerobic exercises and constant strenuous movement
  • power-dive — a dive, especially a steep dive, by an aircraft in which the engine or engines are delivering thrust at or near full power.
  • power-loom — a loom operated by mechanical or electrical power.
  • powerfully — having or exerting great power or force.
  • powerhouse — Electricity. a generating station.
  • powerpc g3 — (processor)   A processor chip from Apple Computer, Inc.. Described by Apple as "the third generation in the development of advanced processor technology" the first PowerPC G3 products were launched in 1997. It is specifically optimised for the Macintosh Operating System and uses backside cache to improve performance. The PowerPC G3 has been used by Apple in notebook, desktop and server products.
  • powerplant — a plant, including engines, dynamos, etc., and the building or buildings necessary for the generation of power, as electric or nuclear power.
  • powerpoint — (graphics, tool)   A Microsoft application for creating presentations, speeches, slides, etc.
  • powertrain — (in a motorized vehicle) the whole mechanism by which power is generated and transmitted to the road, surrounding air, water, etc
  • praepostor — a senior student at an English public school who is given authority over other students.
  • praetorian — of or relating to a praetor.
  • praetorium — (in Roman history) the headquarters or residence of a Roman official, governor or military commander
  • praetorius — Michael (Michael Schultheiss) 1571–1621, German composer, organist, and theorist.
  • pratincole — any of several limicoline birds of the genus Glareola, of the Eastern Hemisphere, having a short bill, long, narrow, pointed wings, and a forked tail.
  • prattlebox — a person who prattles, a chatterbox
  • praxeology — the study of human conduct.
  • pre-atomic — of or relating to the period of history preceding the atomic age.
  • pre-censor — to determine arbitrarily in advance what may or may not be permitted in (books, films, news releases, etc.)
  • pre-cooked — Pre-cooked food has been prepared and cooked in advance so that it only needs to be heated quickly before you eat it.
  • pre-embryo — the structure formed after fertilization of an ovum but before differentiation of embryonic tissue
  • pre-emptor — to occupy (land) in order to establish a prior right to buy.
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