Pole: meaning, definitions and examples

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pole

[ poʊl ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 campo

🇮🇳 क्षेत्र

🇩🇪 Feld

🇮🇩 lapangan

🇺🇦 поле

🇵🇱 pole

🇯🇵 フィールド

🇫🇷 champ

🇪🇸 campo

🇹🇷 alan

🇰🇷 들판

🇸🇦 حقل

🇨🇿 pole

🇸🇰 pole

🇨🇳 田

🇸🇮 polje

🇮🇸 völlur

🇰🇿 алаң

🇬🇪 ველი

🇦🇿 sahə

🇲🇽 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.