straw poll
Originally, a small, informal opinion survey. Today, a straw poll is generally a large-scale, scientifically determined public opinion survey based on a random sample of the population. Straw polls are commonly used to test public opinion of candidates running for office.
An informal poll detemined to assess general feelings or consensus.The term "Straw Poll", comes from holding up straw to see which way the wind is blowing, i.e. general consensus.
We were just told, by the City of Austin's utility pole contractor, that the weight of a utility pole (much like a telephone pole) is 700 pounds. Hope this information is of some help to the telephone weight query. - Austin, Texas USA
The South Pole is located in Antarctica, which is a continent dedicated to scientific research. Scientists, researchers, and support staff working on various research stations from different countries live in the South Pole region. However, no native human population resides there.
straw, reed, and in tropical countries palm leaves are used.
The barbers pole originated in the Middle Ages, when barbers also practiced bloodletting and other medical procedures. The red and white stripes represent blood and bandages respectively. Over time, the barbers pole became a symbol of barbershops and their services.
No of course not. That is a myth that resulted from a rather result of tornado damage. A telephone pole was found split open with a straw inserted. However, it is more likely that the winds from the tornado split the pole and then the straw got stuck in the resulting gap afterwards. Lets not forget tornados can be as much as twice as strong as hurricanes, and far more dangerous.
it means: the last staw
To make a Tom Sawyer costume, you will need a loose-fitting white shirt, blue or black trousers, suspenders, and a straw hat. You can also add a piece of straw or a wooden pipe for an authentic touch. To complete the look, carry a stick to mimic a fishing pole.
The paper left on a straw is typically referred to as a straw wrapper or straw sleeve. It is used to keep the straw clean and hygienic before use.
A Straw Poll
the Algonquin had a house called a pikogan it was made of a bark covered pole and an air hole at the top of course and on the ground was fir branches and that was covered by fur or straw. there were also permanent
Depends on the straw...
No, not a drinking straw. As for straw as in grass, I guess someone could eat that.
The word straw can be a noun or an adjective depending on how it is used.Some examples are below.She wore a big, straw hat. (Straw in this sentence is an adjective describing the word hat.)The boy drank milk from a straw. (In this sentence, straw is a noun.)
to eat hay. to sleep on straw or a mixture of both hay and straw
Where do you keep all your crops? Do you have any Straw?
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