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152 Nouns That Start With POL

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pol (noun) a person active in party politics Synonyms: political leader, politician, politico
polack (noun) a person of Polish descent
polarimeter (noun) an optical device used to measure the rotation of the plane of vibration of polarized light Synonyms: polariscope
polarisation (noun) the phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration Synonyms: polarization
(noun) the condition of having or giving polarity Synonyms: polarization
polariscope (noun) an optical device used to measure the rotation of the plane of vibration of polarized light Synonyms: polarimeter
polarity (noun) having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges) Synonyms: sign
(noun) a relation between two opposite attributes or tendencies Synonyms: mutual opposition
polarization (noun) the phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration Synonyms: polarisation
(noun) the condition of having or giving polarity Synonyms: polarisation
polarography (noun) an electrochemical method of chemical analysis
polder (noun) low-lying land that has been reclaimed and is protected by dikes (especially in the Netherlands)
pole (noun) a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
(noun) one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated Synonyms: magnetic pole
(noun) a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting
(noun) a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves Synonyms: terminal
(noun) one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions
(noun) one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface
(noun) one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere Synonyms: celestial pole
(noun) a linear measure of 16.5 feet Synonyms: perch, rod
(noun) a square rod of land Synonyms: perch, rod
polearm (noun) a close combat weapon in which the main fighting part of the weapon is fitted to the end of a long shaft, typically of wood, thereby extending the user's effective range. Synonyms: pole weapon
poleax (noun) a battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick Synonyms: poleaxe
(noun) an ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade Synonyms: poleaxe
poleaxe (noun) a battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick Synonyms: poleax
(noun) an ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade Synonyms: poleax
polecat (noun) dark brown mustelid of woodlands of Eurasia that gives off an unpleasant odor when threatened Synonyms: fitch, foulmart, foumart, Mustela putorius
(noun) American musteline mammal typically ejecting an intensely malodorous fluid when startled; in some classifications put in a separate subfamily Mephitinae Synonyms: skunk, wood pussy
polemic (noun) a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)
(noun) a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology) Synonyms: polemicist, polemist
polemicist (noun) a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology) Synonyms: polemic, polemist
polemics (noun) the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors
polemist (noun) a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology) Synonyms: polemic, polemicist
polemonium (noun) any plant of the genus Polemonium; most are low-growing often foul-smelling plants of temperate to Arctic regions
polenta (noun) a thick mush made of cornmeal boiled in stock or water
poler (noun) a draft horse harnessed alongside the shaft or pole of a vehicle Synonyms: pole horse
polestar (noun) the brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it Synonyms: North Star, polar star, Polaris, pole star
police (noun) the force of policemen and officers Synonyms: constabulary, law, police force
policeman (noun) a male member of a police force
policewoman (noun) a woman policeman Synonyms: police matron
policy (noun) a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
(noun) a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government
(noun) written contract or certificate of insurance Synonyms: insurance, insurance policy
policyholder (noun) a person who holds an insurance policy; usually, the client in whose name an insurance policy is written
polio (noun) an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord Synonyms: acute anterior poliomyelitis, infantile paralysis, poliomyelitis
poliomyelitis (noun) an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord Synonyms: acute anterior poliomyelitis, infantile paralysis, polio
poliosis (noun) loss of color from the hair
poliovirus (noun) the virus causing poliomyelitis
polish (noun) the property of being smooth and shiny Synonyms: burnish, gloss, glossiness
(noun) a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality Synonyms: cultivation, culture, finish, refinement
(noun) a preparation used in polishing
polisher (noun) a power tool used to buff surfaces Synonyms: buffer
polishing (noun) the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it Synonyms: shining
politburo (noun) the chief executive and political committee of the Communist Party
politeness (noun) the act of showing regard for others Synonyms: civility
(noun) a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage Synonyms: niceness
politesse (noun) courtesy towards women Synonyms: chivalry, gallantry
politicalness (noun) The state or quality of concerning or being related to politics, the art and process of governing.
politician (noun) a person active in party politics Synonyms: pol, political leader, politico
(noun) a leader engaged in civil administration
(noun) a schemer who tries to gain advantage in an organization in sly or underhanded ways
politico (noun) a person active in party politics Synonyms: pol, political leader, politician
politics (noun) the profession devoted to governing and to political affairs
(noun) the activities and affairs involved in managing a state or a government
(noun) the study of government of states and other political units Synonyms: government, political science
(noun) the opinion you hold with respect to political questions Synonyms: political sympathies
(noun) social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power Synonyms: political relation
polity (noun) shrewd or crafty management of public affairs
(noun) a politically organized unit
(noun) the form of government of a social organization Synonyms: civil order
polka (noun) a Bohemian dance with 3 steps and a hop in fast time
(noun) music performed for dancing the polka
poll (noun) the counting of votes (as in an election)
(noun) the top of the head Synonyms: crown, pate
(noun) the part of the head between the ears
(noun) an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people Synonyms: canvass, opinion poll, public opinion poll
(noun) a tame parrot Synonyms: poll parrot
pollack (noun) important food and game fish of northern seas (especially the northern Atlantic); related to cod Synonyms: Pollachius pollachius, pollock
(noun) lean white flesh of North Atlantic fish; similar to codfish Synonyms: pollock
pollard (noun) a usually horned animal that has either shed its horns or had them removed
(noun) a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage
pollen (noun) the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant
pollenation (noun) transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a plant Synonyms: pollination
pollex (noun) the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb Synonyms: thumb
pollination (noun) transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a plant Synonyms: pollenation
pollinator (noun) an insect that carries pollen from one flower to another
pollinium (noun) a coherent mass of pollen grains (as in orchids)
pollinosis (noun) a seasonal rhinitis resulting from an allergic reaction to pollen Synonyms: hay fever
polliwog (noun) a larval frog or toad Synonyms: pollywog, tadpole
pollock (noun) important food and game fish of northern seas (especially the northern Atlantic); related to cod Synonyms: Pollachius pollachius, pollack
(noun) lean white flesh of North Atlantic fish; similar to codfish Synonyms: pollack
pollotarianism (noun) the practice of following a diet that includes chicken or other poultry, but not meat from mammals.
polls (noun) the place where people vote
pollster (noun) someone who conducts surveys of public opinion Synonyms: canvasser, headcounter, poll taker
pollucite (noun) a rare mineral that is an important source of cesium
pollutant (noun) waste matter that contaminates the water or air or soil
polluter (noun) a person or organization that causes pollution of the environment Synonyms: defiler
pollution (noun) the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors Synonyms: contamination
(noun) undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
(noun) the state of being polluted Synonyms: befoulment, defilement
pollyfish (noun) gaudy tropical fishes with parrotlike beaks formed by fusion of teeth Synonyms: parrotfish, polly fish
pollywog (noun) a larval frog or toad Synonyms: polliwog, tadpole
polo (noun) a game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball
polonaise (noun) a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt
polonium (noun) a radioactive metallic element that is similar to tellurium and bismuth; occurs in uranium ores but can be produced by bombarding bismuth with neutrons in a nuclear reactor Synonyms: atomic number 84, Po
polony (noun) another name for Bologna sausage
poltergeist (noun) a ghost that announces its presence with rapping and the creation of disorder
poltroon (noun) an abject coward Synonyms: craven, recreant
poltroonery (noun) abject pusillanimity
polyamide (noun) a polymer containing repeated amide groups Synonyms: polymeric amide
polyandrist (noun) a woman with two or more husbands
polyandry (noun) the state of having more than one husband at a time
polyanthus (noun) florists' primroses; considered a complex hybrid derived from oxlip, cowslip, and common primrose Synonyms: Primula polyantha
polyarteritis (noun) inflammation of several arteries
polybutene (noun) a polymer of butylene; used in lubricants and synthetic rubber Synonyms: polybutylene
polybutylene (noun) a polymer of butylene; used in lubricants and synthetic rubber Synonyms: polybutene
polychaete (noun) chiefly marine annelids possessing both sexes and having paired appendages (parapodia) bearing bristles Synonyms: polychaete worm, polychete, polychete worm
polychete (noun) chiefly marine annelids possessing both sexes and having paired appendages (parapodia) bearing bristles Synonyms: polychaete, polychaete worm, polychete worm
polychrome (noun) a piece of work composed of or decorated in many colors
polycythemia (noun) a disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells in the blood
polydactyly (noun) birth defect characterized by the presence of more than the normal number of fingers or toes Synonyms: hyperdactyly
polydipsia (noun) excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
polyelectrolyte (noun) an electrolyte of high molecular weight
polyester (noun) any of a large class of synthetic fabrics
(noun) any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant
(noun) a complex ester used for making fibers or resins or plastics or as a plasticizer
polyethylene (noun) a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation Synonyms: polythene
polyfoam (noun) a foam made by adding water to polyurethane plastics Synonyms: polyurethane foam
polygamist (noun) someone who is married to two or more people at the same time
polygamy (noun) the condition or practice of having more than one spouse at a time
polygene (noun) a gene that by itself has little effect on the phenotype but which can act together with others to produce observable variations
polyglot (noun) a person who speaks more than one language Synonyms: linguist
polygon (noun) a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides Synonyms: polygonal shape
polygraph (noun) a medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood pressure and respiration and perspiration)
polygynist (noun) a man with two or more wives
polygyny (noun) a form of polygamy in which a man has multiple wives
polyhedron (noun) a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces
polyhidrosis (noun) excessive and profuse perspiration Synonyms: hyperhidrosis, hyperidrosis
polymastigote (noun) flagellates with several flagella
polymath (noun) a person of great and varied learning

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