Pole: meaning, definitions and examples

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pole

 

[ poสŠl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

fishing

A long, slender piece of wood or metal used for support or propulsion, especially in fishing.

Synonyms

bar, rod, stick

Examples of usage

  • He used a pole to push the boat away from the dock.
  • She cast her line into the water with a fishing pole.
Context #2 | Noun

geography

A fixed point used for navigation or surveying.

Synonyms

marker, point, post

Examples of usage

  • The North Pole is located at the northernmost point of the Earth.
  • The surveyor marked the boundary with a pole.
Context #3 | Verb

push or propel with a pole

To push or propel (something) with a pole.

Synonyms

propel, push, shove

Examples of usage

  • He poled the boat along the river.
  • She poled the raft through the shallow water.

Translations

Translations of the word "pole" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น campo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคทเฅ‡เคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Feld

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lapangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pole

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒผใƒซใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท champ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ campo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“คํŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู‚ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pole

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pole

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ polje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถllur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะฐาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sahษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ campo

Etymology

The word 'pole' comes from the Old English 'pal' which referred to a stake or post. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include a long, slender piece of wood or metal used for various purposes. In fishing, a pole is commonly used to support or propel a boat. In geography, a pole can refer to a fixed point used for navigation or surveying. The verb form of 'pole' involves pushing or propelling something with a pole, such as poled boats or rafts. The word has a long history dating back to Old English and has evolved to have various meanings and uses in different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,394, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.