Definitions

1. noun

A person employed to cut or trim trees, especially willow trees, for basket-making or other purposes.

“The pollard was tasked with maintaining the village’s willow grove.”

2. noun

A young tree or sapling, especially one that has been cut back to encourage branching and promote growth.

“The gardeners used pollard trees to create a beautiful hedge.”

3. verb

To cut or trim (trees) for basket-making or other purposes, especially willow trees.

“The villagers polled the willows to make baskets for the festival.”

4. verb

To cut back (a young tree or sapling) to encourage branching and promote growth.

“The gardener polled the tree to shape it into a beautiful hedge.”