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Low Post: Imaginary area outside either side of the foul lane close to the basket.

Post Up: To 'post up' is to establish a position in the low post, the area near the basket below the foul line, usually in order to take advantage of a smaller defender. The offensive player usually . . . View Full Definition

Post Position: The position of a player standing in the low post or high post.

Personal Allowance: Tax allowances are concessions by the Inland Revenue which can be used to reduce a person's Taxable Income. The main allowance for taxpayers is the 'personal allowance'; which is an amount o . . . View Full Definition

Peak Flow: The maximum instantaneous discharge of a stream at a specific location. Corresponds to the highest stage of a flood.

Plough, Plow: To cut a lengthwise groove in a board or plank. An exterior handrail normally has a ploughed groove for hand gripping purposes

Plowback Rate: Related: Retention rate

Plow Wind: The spreading downdraft and strong straight-line winds preceding a thunderstorm. So named in the American Midwest because of its ability to flatten tall grasses as it passes.

Plow Back: To reinvest earnings in a business rather than pay out them out as dividends. Common practice in high-growth companies.

Plow (Halasana): An inverted pose. Lie flat on your back. Bend knees up onto your chest and raise your buttocks off the floor. Next bring your knees towards your forehead while keeping your legs straight.