Main Entry:

¹poll

Pronunciation:

\ˈpōl\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English pol, polle, from Middle Low German

Date:

14th century

1: head2 a: the top or back of the head b: nape3: the broad or flat end of a striking tool (as a hammer)4 a (1): the casting or recording of the votes of a body of persons (2): a counting of votes cast b: the place where votes are cast or recorded —usually used in plural <at the polls> c: the period of time during which votes may be cast at an election d: the total number of votes recorded <a heavy poll>5 a: a questioning or canvassing of persons selected at random or by quota to obtain information or opinions to be analyzed b: a record of the information so obtained