[ˈpɒləd], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cut off the top and branches of (a tree) to encourage new growth at the top
(e.g: it was the practice of local authorities to pollard these trees on a regular basis)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: from the verb poll + -ard

[ˈpɒləd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a tree whose top and branches have been pollarded
(e.g: young trees have grown up between the pollards)

- an animal that has lost its horns or cast its antlers


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: from the verb poll + -ard