| police |
a department of a town, city, or state government that has the power to enforce laws, investigate crimes, and keep order. [3 definitions] |
| police department |
an agency of the government whose purpose is to enforce the law and protect citizens and property from harm. In the United States, the head of a police department is a Chief of Police. |
| policeman |
a man who is a member of a police force. |
| police officer |
a person who is a member of a police force. |
| police station |
the office of the police within a certain area. |
| policewoman |
a woman who is a member of a police force. |
| policy1 |
a set of rules or a plan that is used as a guide for action. |
| policy2 |
a written contract that contains the terms of an agreement between an insurance company and the person being insured. |
| polio |
a short form of "poliomyelitis," a disease caused by a virus that attacks the spinal cord and damages the nervous system. Poliomyelitis affects mainly children and can lead to paralysis or deformed limbs. |
| poliomyelitis |
a disease caused by a virus that attacks the spinal cord and damages the nervous system. Poliomyelitis affects mainly children and can lead to paralysis or deformed limbs. Jonas Salk invented a vaccine that prevents poliomyelitis. |
| Polish |
of or having to do with Poland, or its people or language. [2 definitions] |
| polish |
to give a shiny surface to. [5 definitions] |
| polish off |
(informal) to complete or get rid of. |
| polite |
showing good manners or being thoughtful of others; courteous. |
| political |
having to do with the study or practice of politics, politicians, or government. |
| politician |
a person involved in party politics. [2 definitions] |
| politics |
the work or study of government. [3 definitions] |
| polka |
a lively dance from central Europe that is done by pairs of people. [2 definitions] |
| polka dot |
one of many small round dots in a pattern. [2 definitions] |
| poll |
the collection and counting of votes in an election. [6 definitions] |
| pollen |
the fine, yellow powder made by a flowering plant. When pollen is carried by the wind or by an insect to another plant of the same kind, it fertilizes that plant's seeds. |