Peter
Radiotelephony clear-code word for the letter PRadiotelephony clear-code word for the letter P.
» The initial momentum has already petered out.
Der anfängliche Schwung ist schon erlahmt. — al_ex_an_der
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1 sensesRadiotelephony clear-code word for the letter P.
- disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
Examples
5 sentencesThe initial momentum has already petered out.
deDer anfängliche Schwung ist schon erlahmt. — al_ex_an_der
Our relationship eventually petered out.
I had a lot of gumption when I was young, but now it seems to have all petered out.
The Gall-Peters map projection was a subject of controversy.
deDie Gall-Peters-Projektion war umstritten. — Tamy
Tom's Bible reading group petered out after a few months through lack of interest.
deToms Bibellesegruppe löste sich nach einigen Monaten wegen mangelnden Interesses in Wohlgefallen auf. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Origin
From Middle English Peter, from Old English Petrus, from Latin Petrus, from Ancient GreekFrom Middle English Peter, from Old English Petrus, from Latin Petrus, from Ancient Greek Πέτρος (Pétros), from πέτρος (pétros, “stone, rock”). Doublet of Pedro, Piers, and Boutros.
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Forms
plural: PetersSynonyms
6 synonyms- disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope:Simon PeterSaint PeterSt. PeterSaint Peter the ApostleSt. Peter the Apostle