pill

A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication.

(definite, i.e. used with "the") Contraceptive medication, usually in the form of a pill to be taken by a woman; an oral contraceptive pill.

"Jane went on the pill when she left for college."

A comical or entertaining person.

Of a woven fabric surface, to form small matted balls of fiber.

To form into the shape of a pill.

"Pilling is a skill rarely used by modern pharmacists."

To medicate with pills.

"She pills herself with all sorts of herbal medicines."