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poll
(p/oU/l )

noun (n)

  • an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people(noun.cognition)
    source: wordnet30
  • the top of the head(noun.body)
    Synonym:
    crown, pate
    source: wordnet30
  • the part of the head between the ears(noun.body)
    source: wordnet30
  • a tame parrot(noun.animal)
    Synonym:
    poll parrot
    source: wordnet30
  • the counting of votes (as in an election)(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • A parrot; -- familiarly so called.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • One who does not try for honors, but is content to take a degree merely; a passman.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • The head; the back part of the head.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions(verb.social)
    Synonym:
    canvas, canvass
    source: wordnet30
  • vote in an election at a polling station(verb.social)
    source: wordnet30
  • get the votes of(verb.social)
    source: wordnet30
  • convert into a pollard(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Pollard trees.
    Synonym:
    pollard
    source: wordnet30
  • To remove the poll or head of; hence, to remove the top or end of; to clip; to lop; to shear; as, to poll the head; to poll a tree.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To vote at an election.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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