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A "pow" is a sudden, powerful sound, like an explosion or a loud bang.

You've probably heard it in movies or video games, but the word "pow" can be used in everyday life too. For example, when someone drops something heavy on the floor, you might exclaim "Pow!" to express the surprise and shock of the sudden noise. It's also commonly used in sports commentary to emphasize a strong hit or tackle, like a football player crashing into an opponent. Some people even use it humorously to describe a big meal, saying "That was one pow of a burger!"

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A survey of people, usually statistically analyzed to gauge wider public opinion.
A formal election.
Example: The student council had a poll to see what people want served in the cafeteria.
A polling place (usually as plural, polling places)
Example: The polls close at 8 p.m.
(now rare outside veterinary medicine contexts) The head, particularly the scalp or pate upon which hair (normally) grows.
(in extended senses of the above) A mass of people, a mob or muster, considered as a head count.
The broad or butt end of an axe or a hammer.
The pollard or European chub, a kind of fish.

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A pet parrot.

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

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

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A very pale blue colour.

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Freshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing
Example: Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow.

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