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A cunning plan or action designed to achieve an advantage.

To pull something quickly to remove it.

A device with metal prongs that connects electrical equipment to a socket.

Past tense of plug; inserted a plug into a socket or hole.

A soft, round fruit with sweet flesh and a flattish pointed stone, typically purple, red, or yellow when ripe.

A person whose job is to install and repair the pipes and fixtures used in the supply of water and the removal of sewage.

The system of pipes, tanks, and fixtures required for water supply and sanitation in a building.

To jump or dive quickly and energetically.

With the addition of.

(Abbreviation) Post meridiem; used after times to indicate the period from noon to midnight.

A serious infection of the lungs in which the air sacs fill with fluid, causing difficulty breathing.

A small bag sewn into or on clothing for carrying small articles.

Small bags sewn into or onto clothing, used for carrying small items.

A long, narrow seed case of certain plants, especially legumes.

A piece of writing in which the words are arranged in separate lines, often with a rhyme, and expressing thoughts and emotions.

Literary compositions written in verse, typically characterized by rhythm, imagery, and emotional expression.

A person who writes poems.

Relating to or characteristic of poetry.

Literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by the use of distinctive style and rhythm.

People who write poems as an art form or profession.

A sharp or tapered end of something.

Having a sharpened or tapered tip or end.

Directing one's finger or an object toward someone or something to indicate direction or draw attention.

Having no purpose or meaning; futile.

Units of scoring in a game, sport, or competition.

A substance that causes illness or death when introduced into or absorbed by a living organism.

Containing poison; having had poison added to it.

The act of administering poison to someone or something.

Containing or producing poison; capable of causing illness or death if ingested, inhaled, or touched.

To push a finger, stick, or other pointed object into or at someone or something.

A card game played by two or more people who bet on the value of the hands dealt to them.

Present participle of poke; pushing something with a finger, stick, or other pointed object.

Relating to the North or South Pole, or the regions around them.

A long, slender, rounded piece of wood or metal.

Long, slender, rounded pieces of wood or metal.

The civil force responsible for maintaining public order and enforcing the law.

A male member of a police force.

Plural of policeman; male members of a police force.

Plural of "policy"; courses of action adopted by a government, organization, or individual.

A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual.

To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing.

Made smooth and shiny by rubbing or processing.

Having or showing good manners and respect for others.

In a manner that shows good manners and respect for others.

Relating to the government or public affairs of a country.

In a way that relates to politics, government, or public affairs.

A person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as an elected official or candidate for office.

Plural of politician; people who are professionally involved in politics.

The activities associated with the governance of a country or area.

(noun) A survey of public opinion from a sample of people.