pollard Meaning & Definition
What Does Pollard Mean?
As a noun, pollard means A pruned tree; the wood of such trees. It can also mean A buck deer that has shed its antlers. As a verb, it means To prune a tree heavily, cutting branches back to the trunk, so that it produces dense new growth.
Word Facts for Pollard
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɒl.əd/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | poll |
| Plural | pollards |
| Verb forms | pollards, pollarding, pollarded |
Pollard Definition (Noun)
- A pruned tree; the wood of such trees.
- A buck deer that has shed its antlers.
- A hornless variety of domestic animal, as cattle or goats.
- A European chub (Squalius cephalus, syn. Leuciscus cephalus), a kind of fish.
- A fine grade of bran including some flour.
- A 13th-century European coin minted as a debased counterfeit of the sterling silver penny of Edward I of England, at first legally accepted as a halfpenny and then outlawed.
Pollard as a Verb
- To prune a tree heavily, cutting branches back to the trunk, so that it produces dense new growth.
Synonyms of Pollard
Pollard synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
pollard (plural pollards)
pollard (third-person singular simple present pollards, present participle pollarding, simple past and past participle pollarded)
Words That Rhyme With Pollard
Origin of Pollard
From Middle English poll (“head”) + the pejorative suffix -ard (“person characterized by or associated with something, often in a negative way”). The suffix has the same meaning as in drunkard and coward. When used as a verb, it is often used to mean a cut head, which originates from the terms usage in cattle, where "pollarded" is used to mean "headed," as opposed to horned.
How Do You Say Pollard?
The standard pronunciation of pollard is /ˈpɒl.əd/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (pɒl).
Quick Answers About Pollard
Is pollard a noun or a verb?
Pollard is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for pollard?
You can replace pollard with words such as poll. See the full list of pollard synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of pollard?
The plural of pollard is pollards.
What is the past tense of pollard?
The past tense of pollard is pollarded. The present participle is pollarding.