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