| polestar |
a bright star near the north celestial pole; Polaris; North Star. [2 definitions] |
| pole vault |
a field event in which the participants perform high vaults with the aid of a long flexible pole that propels them over a crossbar. |
| police |
a department of a town, city, or state government that has the authority of enforcing laws, investigating crimes, and maintaining order; police force. [5 definitions] |
| police department |
a governmental agency whose purpose is to enforce the law and protect citizens and property from harm. |
| policeman |
a male member of a police force. |
| police officer |
a member of a police force; policeman or policewoman. |
| police station |
the headquarters of the police of a certain area or precinct; station house. |
| policewoman |
a female member of a police force. |
| policy1 |
a set of principles that is used as a guide for action, esp. in a government or business. [2 definitions] |
| policy2 |
a written document that contains the terms of an insurance agreement. |
| polio |
poliomyelitis. |
| poliomyelitis |
a viral disease that strikes mainly in infancy and can cause paralysis, muscular atrophy, deformities, and damage to the nervous system; infantile paralysis; polio. |
| Polish |
of or pertaining to Poland or its people, culture, language, or the like. [2 definitions] |
| polish |
to give a sleek surface to, esp. by buffing. [8 definitions] |
| polish off |
(informal) to complete or get rid of. |
| polite |
demonstrating good manners or thoughtfulness; well-trained in deportment; courteous. [2 definitions] |
| political |
of, relating to, or concerned with the theory or practice of politics. [3 definitions] |
| politician |
a person engaged in party politics. [3 definitions] |
| politics |
(used with a sing. or pl. verb) the art, science, or study of governmental structures and methods. [4 definitions] |
| polka |
a simple, energetic dance from Bohemia performed by pairs of people. [3 definitions] |
| polka dot |
one of a number of small round dots or spots repeated in a pattern. [2 definitions] |