The process of voting in an election. The poll will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM on election day.
A survey of public opinion. The latest poll shows a significant shift in voter preferences.
The place where votes are cast in an election. Voters lined up outside the polls early in the morning.
The head or top of the head, especially of an animal. The horse had a white mark on its poll.
The total number of votes recorded or cast in an election. He won with a poll of more than 70,000.
To record the opinion or vote of. The organization polled its members to determine their stance on the new policy.
To receive a specified number of votes in an election. The candidate polled over 10,000 votes in the local election.
To cut off or trim the horns of an animal, especially cattle. The farmer polled the cattle to prevent them from injuring each other.
To cut off the top or crown of (a tree). The gardener recommended polling the willows to encourage new growth.