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pole vault	an athletic event in which a person uses a long pole to leap over a bar set high above the ground.
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]

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