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pollard
[ pol-erd ]
noun
- 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.
verb (used with object)
- to convert into a pollard.
pollard
/ ˈpɒləd /
noun
- 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
verb
- tr to convert into a pollard; poll
Other Words From
- un·pollard·ed adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of pollard1
Example Sentences
When the prime minister was out of power, he visited Pollard in prison.
For years President Obama has resisted Israeli requests to free Jonathan Pollard.
If Netanyahu were to secure Pollard's release, it would mark the end of a near two-decade campaign for the Israeli prime minister.
"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.
We 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.
They stopped and boarded a ship flying the Spanish flag, and took prisoner a Mr. Pollard, of Virginia.
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