pectoral finThe fin usually found on each side of the body behind the gill opening.
peggingPutting a toothpick in the hole of a bullet or egg sinker to prevent the sinker from sliding along the line. Typically done with a Texas-rigged bait.
pelvic finsPair of juxtaposed fins ventrally on the body in front of the anus.
Pencil PoppersA brand name topwater lure that is long and thin. Often used for catching striped bass.
pHA measurement for liquids to determine acidity or alkalinity. On a scale of one to 14, seven is considered neutral.
pick-upThe act of a bass or other fish taking a slowly-fished lure, such as a plastic worm, crayfish or lizard. It can also be referred to as a "pressure" bite.
pikeA common reference to northern pike, a member of the pike family.
PinchingIllegally removing chips from a bet after an unfavorable decision.
PingPing is a computer network tool used to test whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network.
PistonA circular element that moves up and down the cylinder, compressing the air-fuel mixture in the top of the chamber, helping to produce horsepower.
PitAn area consisting of a number of gaming tables.
Pit BossA casino employee in the pit who oversees the table games and the dealers.
Pit RoadAn area just off the race track where the pit crews service the race cars. NASCAR pit crews are proficient at changing tires, making adjustments, and even…
Pit stallThe area along pit road that is designated for a particular team's use during pit stops. Each car stops in the team's stall before being serviced.
PitchingFishing technique in which worms or jigs are dropped into cover at close range with an underhand pendulum motion using a long bait-casting rod, and…
PlanktonCollectively, all organisms (plants and animals) suspended in the water which are not independent of water movements.
Plankton bloomA dense growth of microscopic plants and animals (plank-ton) that causes the water to be green, brown, or soupy in appearance.
Play the BoardTo show down a hand in hold'em when your cards don't make a hand any better than is shown on the board.
PlayerClocking - Watching to see which players have been winning and with what methods in order to use the Chameleon Strategy and mimic their betting patterns.
Player Clockingwhen one is watching which player has been winning using Chameleon Strategy, and then tries to mimic their patterns.
Player Handthis is the hand that opposes the bank hand, which receives cards and acts by itself.
Playing conditionsThe rules variations in effect at a casino. Playing conditions include whether or not a player can double down after a split, how many decks are in use…
PlugA shuffling technique that is sometimes employed in card games like blackjack where the game is often dealt from a multi-deck shoe.
Plus/minusAnother name for the Hi lo counting system.
PocketA small indentation in the shoreline, sometimes referred to as a pocket cove.
Pocket PairA hold'em starting hand with two cards of the same rank, making a pair. Example: "I had big pocket pairs seven times in the first hour.
pointAn amount equal to one percent of the principal amount of a mortgage. Loan discount points are a one-time charge assessed at closing by the lender to…
Point CountThe total value of the count, positive or negative, at any given time.
Pole PositionThe front position in the start of a race. In NASCAR, the fastest qualifying car gets to start here.
Pond CheckAn analysis by a fisheries biologist of a fish population in a pond. A seine is used to catch fish, catch records are reviewed to determine angler…
POPContraction of "Repopulation", often used as a shortened term for the re-spawn of monsters.
post frontThe period following a cold front; atmosphere clears and becomes bright. Usually characterized by strong winds and a significant drop in temperature.
Post-entry (PE)A team or driver who submits an entry blank for a race after the deadline for submission has passed. A post-entry receives no driver or owner points.
post-spawnThe period immediately following a spawn. Post-spawn fish recovering from the spawn can often be lethargic.
Pot OddsThe amount of money in the pot compared to the amount you must put in the pot to continue playing. For example, suppose there is \$60 in the pot.
Pot-LimitA version of poker in which a player may bet up to the amount of money in the pot whenever it is his turn to act.
Power of the PenThe ability to issue hotel comps to players on the part of some casino executives.
Preferential ShufflingShuffling when the remaining cards are deemed favorable to the players.
PremiereFrench term for first and refers to the first group of 12 numbers in the Dozen Bet.
Premium PlayersA casino term meaning big bettors or players with big credit lines.
presentationA collective term referring to a combination of choices a fisherman makes, such as the choice of lure, color, and size, the type of pole and/or tackle…
prespawnThe period of time immediately before the spawn when fish are often feeding more aggressively.
PressTo increase the amount wagered, usually by doubling it, after a win.
PriceThe pot odds you are getting for a draw or call. Example: "The pot was laying me a high enough price, so I stayed in with my gutshot straight draw."
PROProfessional anglers: those elite fishermen who make a living at fishing, typically by fishing tournaments.
ProcActivate. Example: A weapon with a special effect will "proc" every so often.
Protect(1) To keep your hand or a chip on your cards. This prevents them from being fouled by a discarded hand, or accidentally mucked by the dealer.
PSTPlease Send Tell. Indicates that the person speaking wants to receive communication via a /t(ell) or /w(hisper) command.
PullSelectively start combat with a Mob, usually with a ranged attack, and then leading this Mob back to a safer area in order to separate them from other…
PushRefers to the player and the dealer having the same total. Usually the player's bet is returned when there is a push.
Push/TieWhen the player and the dealer have hands with the same point total. No money changes hands.
Put and take fisheryAn area where fish are stocked regularly with catchable size fish which are expected to be caught out by fall.
put-and-takeRefers to a fishery where catchable-sized fish are stocked (typically trout but not exclusively) and caught by anglers in a relatively short period of…
put-inDenotes a boat launching area for the start of a float trip.
PvEPlayer vs. Environment. Combat between players and computer controlled opponents.
PvPPlayer vs. Player. This means for one player to attack another player.
Queen TheatreA term used in electronic roulette (touchbet roulette) because of the way the seating is laid out.
queueA system where if a realm is overloaded, subsequent players trying to log on will be queued up in a first come first serve basis and allowed to log on…
Racetrack betsAlso known as 'Call bets'. The racetrack betting area is in front of the croupier on the table used for players wishing to make bets on sections of the…
RaggedA flop (or board) that doesn't appear to help anybody very much. A flop that came down J ♦-6♥-2 ♣ would look ragged.
RAIDA raid is a large-scale attack on an area by a group of players.
RatedDescribes a player who's a professional. Card counters prefer NOT to be rated. Can also refer to a rating given by casino hosts based on the amount lost…
RatingRating means evaluating a company, security, or investment product to determine how well it meets a specific set of objective criteria.