noun

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

2. A formal election.

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

3. A polling place (usually as plural, polling places)

   “The polls close at 8 p.m.”

Synonyms: election, survey, scalp

verb

1. To take, record the votes of (an electorate).

2. To solicit mock votes from (a person or group).

3. To vote at an election.

adjective

1. (of kinds of livestock which typically have horns) Bred without horns, and thus hornless.

   “Poll Hereford”