Words of the Day
Pointer n. 1 thing that points, e.g. The index hand of a gauge. 2 rod for pointing to features on a chart etc. 3 colloq. Hint. 4 dog of a breed that on scenting game stands rigid looking towards it. 5 (in pl.) Two stars in the great bear in line with the pole star.Point-to-point n. Steeplechase for hunting horses.Poker2 n. Card-game in which bluff is used as players bet on the value of their hands. [origin unknown]Oxf. Abbr. Oxford.Polder n. Piece of land reclaimed from the sea or a river, esp. In the netherlands. [dutch]Polemic �n. 1 forceful verbal or written controversy or argument. 2 (in pl.) Art or practice of controversial discussion. �adj. (also polemical) involving dispute; controversial.  polemicist n. [greek polemos war]Police state n. Totalitarian state controlled by political police.Polish �v. (often foll. By up) 1 make or become smooth or glossy by rubbing. 2 (esp. As polished adj.) Refine or improve; add the finishing touches to. �n. 1 substance used for polishing. 2 smoothness or glossiness produced by friction. 3 refinement, elegance.  polish off finish (esp. Food) quickly. [latin polio]Politician n. 1 person involved in politics, esp. Professionally as an mp. 2 esp. Us derog. Person who manoeuvres; schemer, time-server.Oxtail n. Tail of an ox, often used in making soup.Owner-occupier n. Person who owns and occupies a house.