Poll Definition

poll
noun
  1. an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
  2. the top of the head
  3. the part of the head between the ears
  4. a tame parrot
  5. the counting of votes (as in an election)
verb
  1. get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
  2. vote in an election at a polling station
  3. get the votes of
  4. convert into a pollard; "pollard trees"

"Poll" in song lyrics

See how poll is used in real songs:

  • "Done wrapped the six-fo' around a telephone poll"
    Eazy-E — Boyz-N-The-Hood (Remix)
  • "Who won the covenant role, based on a nationwide poll?"
    GZA f/ Anthony Allen — Legend of the Liquid Sword
  • "Little do you know it's climbing on the voter's poll"
    Monie Love — Let a Woman B a Woman

Usage tips for "poll"

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