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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.

A fine powdery substance produced by the anthers of flowering plants, containing male reproductive cells.

Plural of poll; surveys conducted to gather opinions from a sample of people.

The presence or introduction of harmful substances or contaminants into the environment.

A team sport played on horseback in which players use long-handled mallets to drive a ball into the opposing team's goal.

A small body of still water, typically smaller than a lake.

(British informal) A strong, unpleasant smell.

Plural of pony; small horses, typically under 14.2 hands in height.

A small horse, typically one under 14.2 hands (about 147 cm) in height at the withers.

(informal, especially British) Feces; solid waste matter from the bowels.

Used to describe something vanishing or appearing suddenly.

A small body of still water, typically one formed naturally.

Plural of "pool"; bodies of still water, either natural or artificial.

(Informal) Solid waste matter discharged from the body; feces.

Lacking sufficient money to live at a comfortable standard.

In an unsatisfactory or inadequate way.

Make a light explosive sound.

A type of corn that expands and puffs up when heated, eaten as a snack.

The Bishop of Rome as head of the Roman Catholic Church.

Past tense of pop; made a sudden sharp sound.

Present participle of pop; making sudden sharp sounds.

A flowering plant of the genus Papaver, typically with showy red, orange, or white flowers.

(Informal) An affectionate term for one's father.

Liked or admired by many people or by a particular group.

The state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people.

All the inhabitants of a particular place.

A covered shelter at the entrance to a building.

The flesh of a pig used as food.

Printed or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity, intended to stimulate erotic rather than aesthetic feelings.

A dish consisting of oats or other cereal grains boiled in water or milk until thick.