Pole: meaning, definitions and examples
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pole
[ poสl ]
fishing
A long, slender piece of wood or metal used for support or propulsion, especially in fishing.
Synonyms
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.
geography
A fixed point used for navigation or surveying.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The North Pole is located at the northernmost point of the Earth.
- The surveyor marked the boundary with a pole.
Translations
Translations of the word "pole" in other languages:
๐ต๐น campo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคทเฅเคคเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Feld
๐ฎ๐ฉ lapangan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะปะต
๐ต๐ฑ pole
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใผใซใ
๐ซ๐ท champ
๐ช๐ธ campo
๐น๐ท alan
๐ฐ๐ท ๋คํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ pole
๐ธ๐ฐ pole
๐จ๐ณ ็ฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ polje
๐ฎ๐ธ vรถllur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปะฐาฃ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sahษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ campo
Word origin
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.