pollard

[ pol-erd ]

noun

1. a tree cut back nearly to the trunk, so as to produce a dense mass of branches.
2. an animal, as a stag, ox, or sheep, having no horns.

verb (used with object)

1. to convert into a pollard.

pollard

/ ˈpɒləd /

noun

1. an animal, such as a sheep or deer, that has either shed its horns or antlers or has had them removed
2. a tree that has had its top cut off to encourage the formation of a crown of branches

verb

1. tr to convert into a pollard; poll

Other Words From

• un·pollard·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pollard¹

First recorded in 1515–25; poll ¹ + -ard

Word History and Origins

Origin of pollard¹

C16: hornless animal; see poll

Example Sentences

When the prime minister was out of power, he visited Pollard in prison.

From The Daily Beast

For years President Obama has resisted Israeli requests to free Jonathan Pollard.

From The Daily Beast

If Netanyahu were to secure Pollard's release, it would mark the end of a near two-decade campaign for the Israeli prime minister.

From The Daily Beast

"We would like to see Pollard free in time for Passover [which starts on the evening of April 14]," he said.

From The Daily Beast

The Israeli press reported Tuesday that Pollard waived a parole hearing this week.

From The Daily Beast

They stop presently at the most likely place, and Jeanne sits down under a pollard willow.

From Project Gutenberg

We assumed the character of cattle-buyers, Mr. Pollard furnishing us with cattle-whips to make the assumption plausible.

From Project Gutenberg

The fact that this newspaper was taken by Mr. Pollard was to me sufficient evidence that he was a Southern sympathizer.

From Project Gutenberg

"And I," said Kauc, the crow, settling down on a branch of the pollard.

From Project Gutenberg

They stopped and boarded a ship flying the Spanish flag, and took prisoner a Mr. Pollard, of Virginia.

From Project Gutenberg

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