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poll

poll

14 8.9
The top part of an animal's head behind the forehead
  • noun
  • /poʊl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : occipucio
  • The horse had a distinctive mark on its poll that set it apart from other horses.

Examples

  • The lion's mane framed its poll, showcasing its majestic appearance.

  • Have you a catalog of all the voices that we have procured set down by the poll?

    Coriolanus (2011)

  • The vet examined the dog's head and noted a small growth on his poll.

Synonyms

head
vspoll
∞ 1.0

The upper part of the body that contains the brain, eyes, nose, and mouth and where thoughts happen

is only the top or part of that area, often in animals
scalp
vspoll
101 3.5

Skin on the top of the head that usually has hair

is the top part itself rather than its skin covering
crown
vspoll
47 4.1

The top part of something, for example the raised middle of a road

refers specifically to the top of the head, often in animals
pate
vspoll
7 9.0

The top of the head that is often bald

is used mainly for animals rather than bald humans

Compounds

opinion poll
43 2.5

A survey that asks a group of people what they think about a topic

exit poll
  • Literature
38 3.6

A survey of people leaving a polling station asking how they voted

straw poll
18 4.4

A quick not official vote that shows what people think

public opinion poll
17 3.1

A survey that asks a group of people who represent the public about their views on an issue

poll tax
8 7.8

A fixed tax each person must pay that often stops people from voting

poll taker
1 3.7

A person who asks people questions to find out what they think

deed poll
  • UK
1 8.2

A document one person signs to officially change their name

poll parrot
  • Archaic
1 8.9

A tame bird often kept as a pet that can copy human speech

Red Poll
8.1

A breed of cattle without horns that has a red-brown coat and gives milk and meat

Surface Forms

poll singular
polls plural

Etymology

Poll comes from an old word meaning 'head', so the poll is the very top or crown of an animal's head.