poll in WordNet English dictionary

1. get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
   poll  canvass  canvas 
   
2. convert into a pollard
   "pollard trees"
   poll  pollard 
   
3. vote in an election at a polling station
   poll 
   
4. get the votes of
   poll 
   

1. an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
   poll  opinion poll  public opinion poll  canvass 
   
2. the top of the head
   pate  poll  crown 
   
3. the counting of votes (as in an election)
   poll 
   
4. a tame parrot
   poll  poll parrot 
   
5. the part of the head between the ears
   poll