nounπShareA survey of people, usually statistically analyzed to gauge wider public opinion."The school conducted a pow to understand parents' opinions on the new homework policy. "politicsstatisticssocietycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA formal election."The student council had a poll to see what people want served in the cafeteria."politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA polling place (usually as plural, polling places)"The polls close at 8 p.m."politicsgovernmentplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(now rare outside veterinary medicine contexts) The head, particularly the scalp or pate upon which hair (normally) grows."The doctor examined the patient's pow, looking for signs of injury. "anatomybodypartphysiologymedicineanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in extended senses of the above) A mass of people, a mob or muster, considered as a head count."The event organizer needed to estimate the pow attending the festival to ensure enough food and security were available. "groupnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe broad or butt end of an axe or a hammer."The carpenter struck the nail with the hammer's face and then used the pow to tap it gently into place. "utensilmachinepartitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe pollard or European chub, a kind of fish."While fishing in the River Avon, I caught a pow, which I carefully released back into the water after taking a picture. "fishanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pet parrot."My neighbor's pow loves to mimic the sound of the doorbell. "animalbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Cambridge University) One who does not try for honors at university, but is content to take a degree merely; a passman."He admitted he was just a pow, happy to get his degree and move on, rather than striving for top marks and academic recognition. "educationpersonachievementsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust."After sanding the wooden furniture, there was a layer of pow covering the floor. "materialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing."After her dance class, she used pow to absorb the sweat and reduce shine on her face. "appearancebodysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder."The old miner carefully handled the pow when preparing to blast a new tunnel in the mountain. "materialsubstancechemistryfuelweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA very pale blue colour."The nursery walls were painted a gentle pow, creating a calming atmosphere for the baby. "colorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFreshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing"Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow."weathersportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
