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poll vs trim

trim vs poll

poll and trim both are nouns.

poll is not an adjective while trim is an adjective.

poll and trim both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
poll Yes No Yes No
trim Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, trim is a hypernym of poll; that is, trim is a word with a broader meaning than poll:
  • poll: convert into a pollard
  • trim: cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
Other hypernyms of poll include clip, crop, cut back, dress, lop, prune, snip.
poll (noun) trim (noun)
the counting of votes (as in an election) cutting down to the desired size or shape
the top of the head a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment
the part of the head between the ears attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people a state of arrangement or appearance
a tame parrot
poll (adjective) trim (adjective)
severely simple in line or design
thin and fit
characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
neat and smart in appearance
poll (verb) trim (verb)
convert into a pollard cut down on; make a reduction in
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
vote in an election at a polling station cut closely
get the votes of cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
decorate, as with ornaments
be in equilibrium during a flight
balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces
Difference between poll and trim

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