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1.nounA survey of people, usually statistically analyzed to gauge wider public opinion.
2.nounA formal election."The student council had a poll to see what people want served in the cafeteria."
3.nounA polling place (usually as plural, polling places)"The polls close at 8 p.m."
4.noun(now rare outside veterinary medicine contexts) The head, particularly the scalp or pate upon which hair (normally) grows.
5.noun(in extended senses of the above) A mass of people, a mob or muster, considered as a head count.
6.nounThe broad or butt end of an axe or a hammer.
7.nounThe pollard or European chub, a kind of fish.
8.nounA pet parrot.
9.noun(Cambridge University) One who does not try for honors at university, but is content to take a degree merely; a passman.
10.nounThe fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
11.nounA mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
12.nounAn explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.
13.nounA very pale blue colour.
14.nounFreshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing"Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow."