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A survey of people, usually statistically analyzed to gauge wider public opinion.

A formal election.

"The student council had a poll to see what people want served in the cafeteria."

A polling place (usually as plural, polling places)

"The polls close at 8 p.m."

A pet parrot.

(Cambridge University) One who does not try for honors at university, but is content to take a degree merely; a passman.

The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.

A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.

An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.

A very pale blue colour.

Freshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing

"Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow."