pow
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pow noun
- A survey of people, usually statistically analyzed to gauge wider public opinion.
- A formal election.“The student council had a poll to see what people want served in the cafeteria.”
- A polling place (usually as plural, polling places)“The polls close at 8 p.m.”
- (now rare outside veterinary medicine contexts) The head, particularly the scalp or pate upon which hair (normally) grows.
pow noun
- A pet parrot.
pow noun
- (Cambridge University) One who does not try for honors at university, but is content to take a degree merely; a passman.
pow noun
- The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
- A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
- An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.
pow noun
- A very pale blue colour.
pow noun
- Freshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing“Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow.”
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