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A polder is a low-lying tract of land that forms an artificial hydrological entity, enclosed by embankments known as dikes.

The best-known examples are those polders that constitute areas of land reclaimed from a body of water, such as a lake or the sea, and are consequently below the surrounding water level.

This requires drainage by pumps to prevent the water table within the polder from rising too high. Some can be drained by opening sluices at low tide.

Polders are most commonly found, though not exclusively so, in river deltas, former fenlands and coastal areas. The Netherlands is frequently associated with polders: 'God created the world except for the Netherlands. The Dutch took it from the sea’.

The Dutch have a long history of reclamation of marshes and fenland, not only within their country but also abroad. About half of all polderland within northwest Europe is located within the Netherlands. The first embankments in Europe were constructed in Roman times. The first polders were constructed in the 11th century. This also leads to the expression used to describe Dutch decision making - the Polder Model.


The Netherlands is frequently associated with polders: 'God created the world except for the Netherlands. The Dutch took it from the sea’.
Polder by Jafje July 11, 2007
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cum powder 

The golden dust that out lord and saviour Dre Drexler mixes with urine to produce a delicious nectar that he consumes and then regurgitates back us....his children.

Discovered by our brave soldiers Cody Ko and Noel Miller
Cody: Dude, you're drinking cum powder?! EW DUDE!
Noel: WHAT THE FUCK!
cum powder by Clooog October 31, 2019
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Hell and powder house 

(Jamaican)
Any situation that will result in commotion with a person or take a bad turn quickly.
Hmm right now when Jorgy gets back ah hell and powder house. Look how you damaged the crops in the yard.

Adderall powder 

Usually refers to amphetamine HCl or amphetamine sulfate (the active ingredient in adderall). It's the best way to fly through loada of homework and chores. It may sometimes contain isopropylamphetamine to mimic extended release formulas. If it's just amphetamine salts, it acts like a instant release formula. The oral dose range is 5mg to 20mg mixed in juice, water, or an energy drink. Not recommended to be taken more than twice a week.
I took 10mg of adderall powder and it was awesome. College became fun and all the subjects they force on you that's unrelated to your field of atudy became less dull for a while. Chores were fun too. It goes grwat with fluorenol, nefiracetam, and prolintane. Cycle it on and off.

ponderize 

The act of monetizing ones position in a church office.
This revelation from God is going to make me rich if I can find a way to ponderize it.
ponderize by bk_urb November 26, 2015

Powderaaa 

An expression of excitement for no reason at all. It could also be used to express excitement with reason as well.
Oh my god you made it to the top of mt Agung. Powderaaa!!!
Powderaaa by prashantrar September 5, 2017

powdered my cakes 

When a guy cums on your ass
Powdered my cakes - ryan Totally powdered my cakes
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I hit a real purple patch.

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Can also be used in response to a ban or mute in a forum site or online chat.
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Bob: Literally 1984!

--User1 has been permantly banned--
User2: You cant ban my friend like that! Literally 1984!
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