A poll is when people answer questions or vote. It shows what many people think or want. It is used in elections or surveys.
We took a poll about snacks at school.
The poll shows who will win the vote.
A poll can mean the place where people vote in elections. It is the location where voting happens.
I went to the poll to vote today.
The poll was busy with many voters.
Poll means the top part of the head. It is often used when talking about hair or touching the head.
He rubbed the poll of his head gently.
The hat did not fit his poll well.
To poll means to ask people questions. It is done to learn their opinions or to count votes.
We polled the class about lunch choices.
They polled many people this week.
To poll a tree means to cut its top part. This helps the tree grow better or stay healthy.
They polled the tree to help it grow well.
Farmers polled the branches every year.
In sailing, a poll is a tall post on a boat. It holds the sails so the ship can move.
The ship's poll stood tall above the deck.
Sails are fastened to the poll on the boat.
To poll can mean getting the most votes in a contest or election. It shows who is leading.
She polled the most votes in the race.
The team polled well in the finals.
