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pows

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pows noun

  1. A survey of people, usually statistically analyzed to gauge wider public opinion.
  2. A formal election.“The student council had a poll to see what people want served in the cafeteria.”
  3. A polling place (usually as plural, polling places)“The polls close at 8 p.m.”
  4. (now rare outside veterinary medicine contexts) The head, particularly the scalp or pate upon which hair (normally) grows.

pows noun

  1. A pet parrot.

pows noun

  1. (Cambridge University) One who does not try for honors at university, but is content to take a degree merely; a passman.

pows noun

  1. The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
  2. A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
  3. An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.

pows noun

  1. A very pale blue colour.

pows noun

  1. Freshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing“Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow.”

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