pila
Ancient throwing weapon
Pila is a Latin word appearing in English primarily in historical and scientific contexts.
In Roman military history, the pilum (plural pila) was a heavy javelin designed to bend on impact, preventing enemies from throwing it back.
In anatomy and biology, pila refers to pillar-like structures: the pila of the kidney, respiratory pila in bird lungs.
The word occasionally surfaces in crossword puzzles and classical studies.
Perfectly round solid
- roundCurved like circle
- gameOrganized play or sport
- playRecreation or staged drama
- bounceSpring back after impact
rubber · catch · throw · toss · juggle · toy · children · playground
Conductive interface point
- anodeOxidation electrode
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
- lithiumLightest solid element
- alkalineHaving high pH
rechargeable · volt · current · power · energy · capacity · circuit · discharge
Bowl's crushing companion
- grindingMolar action sometimes
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- apothecaryHistorical medicine preparer
- kitchenFood preparation room
spices · herbs · crushing · stone · wooden · preparation · compound · bowl
sphere
Perfectly round solid
bounce · rubber · catch · throw · toss · juggle · toy · children · playground · sport
electrode
Conductive interface point
alkaline · rechargeable · volt · current · power · energy · capacity · circuit · discharge · charger
pestle
Bowl's crushing companion
- grindingMolar action sometimes
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- apothecaryHistorical medicine preparer
kitchen · spices · herbs · crushing · stone · wooden · preparation · compound · bowl
architecture
Building design discipline
- CorinthianOrnate Greek architectural style
- DoricAustere classical column style
- IonicScroll-capitaled column order
capital · shaft · base · entablature · pedestal · fluting · portico · colonnade · peristyle · Roman
font
Character style set
- fountainWater-spouting structure
- baptismalOf the initiation rite
- holy waterSacramental liquid for blessings
vessel · stone · marble · church · washbasin · trough · receptacle · water · ablution · liturgical