pollard
a tree cut back nearly to the trunk, so as to produce a dense mass of branches.
an animal, as a stag, ox, or sheep, having no horns.
to convert into a pollard.
Origin of pollard
1Other words from pollard
- un·pol·lard·ed, adjective
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How to use pollard in a sentence
When the prime minister was out of power, he visited pollard in prison.
Obama Admin Confirms: We May Free Israeli Spy to Save Peace Talks | Josh Rogin | April 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFor years President Obama has resisted Israeli requests to free Jonathan pollard.
Obama Admin Confirms: We May Free Israeli Spy to Save Peace Talks | Josh Rogin | April 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIf Netanyahu were to secure pollard's release, it would mark the end of a near two-decade campaign for the Israeli prime minister.
Obama Admin Confirms: We May Free Israeli Spy to Save Peace Talks | Josh Rogin | April 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST"We would like to see pollard free in time for Passover [which starts on the evening of April 14]," he said.
The Israeli press reported Tuesday that pollard waived a parole hearing this week.
They stop presently at the most likely place, and Jeanne sits down under a pollard willow.
Child Life In Town And Country | Anatole FranceWe assumed the character of cattle-buyers, Mr. pollard furnishing us with cattle-whips to make the assumption plausible.
The fact that this newspaper was taken by Mr. pollard was to me sufficient evidence that he was a Southern sympathizer.
"And I," said Kauc, the crow, settling down on a branch of the pollard.
Wood Magic | Richard JefferiesThey stopped and boarded a ship flying the Spanish flag, and took prisoner a Mr. pollard, of Virginia.
Historic Adventures | Rupert S. Holland
British Dictionary definitions for pollard
/ (ˈpɒləd) /
an animal, such as a sheep or deer, that has either shed its horns or antlers or has had them removed
a tree that has had its top cut off to encourage the formation of a crown of branches
(tr) to convert into a pollard; poll
Origin of pollard
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