HyperDic: po

English > 4 senses of the word Po / PO:
NOUNsubstancePo, polonium, atomic number 84a radioactive metallic element that is similar to tellurium and bismuth
person PO, petty officer, P.O.a noncommissioned officer in the Navy or Coast Guard with a rank comparable / comparable to sergeant in the Army
objectPo, Po Rivera European river
groupPO, United States Post Office, US Post Office, Post Officean independent agency of the federal government responsible / responsible for mail delivery (and sometimes telecommunications) between individuals and businesses in the United States
Po / PO > pronunciation
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English > Po: 4 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningA 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.
Synonymspolonium, atomic number 84
Broadermetallic element, metalAny of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
Spanishnúmero atómico 84, polonio, Po
Catalannúmero atòmic 84, poloni, Po
English > PO: 4 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA noncommissioned officer in the Navy or Coast Guard with a rank comparable / comparable to sergeant in the Army.
Synonymspetty officer, P.O.
Narrowermaster-at-armsThe senior petty officer
senior chief petty officer, SCPOA senior noncommissioned officer in the Navy or Coast Guard with a rank comparable to master sergeant in the Army
Broadernoncommissioned officer, noncom, enlisted officerA military officer appointed from enlisted / enlisted personnel
Spanishsuboficial de marina
Catalansotsoficial de marina
English > Po: 4 senses > noun 3, object
MeaningA European river; flows into the Adriatic Sea.
SynonymPo River
Instance ofriverA large natural stream of water (larger / larger than a creek)
Part ofItaly, Italian Republic, ItaliaA republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula
SpanishPo
CatalanPo
English > PO: 4 senses > noun 4, group
MeaningAn independent agency of the federal government responsible / responsible for mail delivery (and sometimes telecommunications) between individuals and businesses in the United States.
SynonymsUnited States Post Office, US Post Office, Post Office
Broaderindependent agencyAn agency of the United States government that is created by an act of Congress and is independent of the executive departments
Spanishdepartamento de correos
Catalandepartament de correus

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