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| officer |
a person who has the power to command and lead others in the armed forces. [1/3 definitions] |
| Pb |
symbol of the chemical element lead. |
| 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. |
| president |
an officer elected to lead a group or organization. [1/2 definitions] |
| priest |
a person who is authorized by a church to lead prayers and religious services. |
| stair |
(plural) a set of steps that that lead to an upper or lower floor in a building. [1/2 definitions] |
| star |
to perform the lead or be the star in a play or film. [1/8 definitions] |
| usher |
to lead, escort, or show (usually followed by "into," "in," "out," or "to"). [1/2 definitions] |
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