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Topic: Nature

polar

IPA: /ˈpoʊlər/

KK: /ˈpoʊlər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the North or South Pole, or having characteristics associated with these regions, such as extreme cold or ice. It can also refer to something that has two opposite extremes or poles.

Example: The polar bear is well adapted to live in the icy conditions of the Arctic.

noun

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available

polder

IPA: /ˈpoʊldər/

KK: /ˈpoʊldər/

noun

Definition: A low area of land that has been taken from water, especially in the Netherlands, and is kept dry by walls called dikes.

Example: The farmers in the polder grow crops on land that was once underwater.

pole

IPA: /poʊl/

KK: /poʊl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move a boat or raft forward by pushing it with a long, slender stick, or to use ski sticks to help with speed.

Example: They had to pole the canoe across the river.

noun

Definition: A long, thin piece of wood or other material that is often used for support or as a marker.

Example: He used a pole to help him cross the river.

transitive verb

Definition: To push or move something using a long, slender object, often used in water or to support plants.

Example: The workers were poling the boat down the river using long poles.

polemonium

IPA: /pəˈlɛməniəm/

KK: /pəˈlɛməniəm/

noun

Definition: A type of flowering plant that belongs to the genus Polemonium, known for its perennial herbs with fused petals.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful polemonium plants, showcasing their lovely blue flowers.

polestar

IPA: /ˈpoʊlɪstɑːr/

KK: /ˈpoʊlɪstɑr/

noun

Definition: A star that is used for navigation because it is always in the same position in the sky, often referred to as Polaris. It can also mean a guiding principle or center of attraction.

Example: In times of uncertainty, her values served as a polestar for making decisions.

poleward

IPA: /ˈpoʊlwərd/

KK: /ˈpoʊlwərd/

adjective

Definition: In the direction of the pole of a planet or celestial body.

Example: The climate becomes colder as we move poleward.

adverb

Definition: In the direction of one of the poles of the Earth, either the North Pole or the South Pole.

Example: The birds migrate poleward during the winter months.

pollard

IPA: /ˈpɒl.əd/

KK: /ˈpɒl.ərd/

noun

Definition: A type of tree that has had its upper branches cut back to encourage new growth, or an animal that has been dehorned.

Example: The gardener decided to pollard the old willow tree to promote healthier growth.

transitive verb

Definition: To cut the branches of a tree back to the trunk or main stem, often to promote new growth.

Example: The gardener decided to pollard the old willow tree to encourage healthier foliage.

pollarded

IPA: /ˈpɒl.ərd/

KK: /ˈpɒl.ərd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a tree or plant that has been cut back significantly to encourage new growth.

Example: The pollarded trees along the street provide a unique shape and plenty of new leaves in spring.

verb

Definition: To cut back a tree or shrub to promote new growth, usually by removing the upper branches.

Example: The gardener pollarded the trees to encourage a fuller canopy.

pollen

IPA: /ˈpɒlən/

KK: /ˈpɑlən/

noun

Definition: A fine powder made of tiny grains that come from the male part of flowers and is used for reproduction in plants.

Example: In spring, the air is filled with pollen from blooming flowers.

pollened

IPA: /ˈpɒlən/

KK: /ˈpɑːlən/

adjective

Definition: Having a surface that is covered with fine powder from flowers or plants, which is used for reproduction.

Example: The pollened flowers attracted many bees and butterflies.

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