Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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poll | Yes | No | Yes | No |
canvass | Yes | No | Yes | No |
poll (noun) | canvass (noun) |
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the counting of votes (as in an election) | a heavy, closely woven fabric |
the top of the head | the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete |
the part of the head between the ears | a tent made of canvas fabric |
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people | a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel |
a tame parrot | an oil painting on canvas fabric |
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people | |
the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account |
poll (verb) | canvass (verb) |
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convert into a pollard | consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning |
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions | solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign |
vote in an election at a polling station | get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions |
get the votes of |