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Downhill Lie: When the ball rests on a downhill slope in the intended direction of play

Lie: Angle made by the shaft of the stick and the blade.

Uneven Lie: (also 'sidehill lie, uphill lie, downhill lie') when the ball lies on an uneven slope, with either the ball above the feet or below the feet, and/or one foot higher than the other

Preferred Lies: (also 'improved lies, winter rules, bumping it') a local rule under which a player can improve his lie without penalty

Preferred Suppliers: A travel agency's list of the products they prefer to sell the most. These suppliers sometimes offer extra commissions, but also often make special offers available to the consumer through t . . . View Full Definition

Pork Bellies: One of the major cuts of the hog carcass that, when cured, becomes bacon. Futures contracts for pork bellies are traded in the futures market.

Pin (As It Applies To A Ball): The small circle of a different color found on the surface of the ball. It locates the center of the weight block that identifies the direction it is tilted.

Perfected First Lien: A first attachment on an asset that is duly recorded with the relevant government body so that the lender will be able to act on it should the borrower default.

Petit Meslier: Variety still grown in the Champagne region of France where it is used by at least one winery as a sparkling wine blend component along with Arbane and Fromenteau (Gris) wines. DNA checks ha . . . View Full Definition

Pressure Relief Valve: A valve used on hot water heating appliances to help keep the pressure in the heated tank or boiler from getting too high by allowing the relief of pressure from the valve.