Definition of pole - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
objectlong slender round piece of wood or metal
- He used a pole to prop up the tent..
2.
geographyeither end of the Earth's axis
- The North Pole is covered in ice.
3.
magnetismTECH. opposite ends of a magnetTECH.
- The magnet's poles attract metal objects.
4.
electricityTECH. contact point on a batteryTECH.
- Connect the wire to the positive pole.
5.
fishingRare basic fishing rodRare
- He caught a fish with his pole.
Verb
1.
skiingintr. propel oneself on skis using polesintr.
- She poled quickly across the flat terrain.
2.
boatingtr./intr. propel a boat or raft using a poletr./intr.
- They poled the raft down the river.
3.
constructiontr. Rare furnish a structure with poles for supporttr. Rare
- They poled the tent to keep it stable.
4.
metallurgytr. TECH. stir molten metal using a long rodtr. TECH.
- Workers pole the copper to remove impurities.
5.
sciencetr. TECH. induce piezoelectricity by aligning dipolestr. TECH.
- The lab technician poled the material for the experiment.
Images of pole
long slender round piece of wood or metal 
opposite ends of a magnet 
contact point on a battery 
basic fishing rod
Expressions with pole
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advantageous starting point in any competition or activity
Her extensive experience gave her the pole position in the job race..
something one avoids or stays away from
He wouldn't touch that job with a ten-foot pole.
long stick that holds up a tent
We forgot the tent pole and couldn't set up our tent.
difficult path to achieving success
His rise to the top was like climbing a greasy pole..
across the entire Earth
The disease spread from pole to pole in a matter of months.
in the leading or best position
She is in pole position to win the race.
avoid something completely, refuse to be involved with it
I would not touch that project with a ten-foot pole.
avoid involvement with something undesirable
I wouldn't touch that deal with a barge pole.
strive to achieve a high position
She worked hard to climb the greasy pole in the company.
having less importance or power in a group
He felt lower on the totem pole than his coworkers.
in a way that shows low rank or little importance
He was treated low on the totem pole in the company.
sign with red, white, and blue stripes for barbershops
The barber pole spun outside the shop.
pole with red and white spirals outside a barber's shop
The traditional barber's pole spun quietly outside the old-fashioned shop..
vertical pole used for dance or fitness routines
She practiced spins on the dance pole.
long rod used to catch fish
He cast his fishing pole into the lake.
adjustable pole for balance on uneven terrain
Hiking poles help maintain balance on rocky paths.
dance or exercise using a vertical pole for movement
She started pole dance to get fit and have fun.
performs dance and acrobatics on a vertical pole
The pole dancer amazed the audience with her acrobatics.
dancing around a pole for fitness or art
Pole dancing is a popular fitness activity.
athlete who competes in pole vaulting events
The pole vaulter cleared the bar with ease.
stick used to aid balance and propulsion in skiing
She adjusted her grip on the ski poles before starting down the slope..
tool to improve stability on uneven terrain
Trekking poles can reduce the impact on your knees during descents.
tool for balance on uneven terrain
Walking poles help maintain balance on rocky paths.
expression of strong avoidance or dislike
I wouldn't touch that deal with a barge pole.
Origin of pole
Greek, polos (axis)
Terms with pole included in their meaning
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object
long hollow pole made from a fast-growing woody grass
furniture
upright pole with hooks for hanging coats
furniture
upright pole with hooks for hanging coats
lighting
lamp with a tall pole standing on the floor
literal
raise a flag on a pole or mast
flagpole
move a flag down a pole
literal action
hoist a flag on a pole
ceremony
lift a flag up a pole or into the air
ceremony
hoist flags on a pole for display
rowing
long pole with flat blade for rowing
geography
relating to the North or South Pole
fishing
pole used for fishing
street marker
red-and-white pole used to show a barber business
fishing equipment
long pole with a line used to catch fish
animal
large white bear found near the North Pole
boating
long narrow flat-bottomed boat propelled with a pole
media
movable pole for microphone or camera support
symbols
display a flag on a pole
boating
propel a boat using a pole
geography
imaginary line running from pole to pole
playground fun
toy consisting of a pole with handles and footrests used for bouncing
geography
related to the South Pole or the region around it
geography
the direction along the Earth's surface towards the geographic North Pole
entertainment
pole with footrests for walking above ground
Examples of pole in a sentence
The flag was hoisted up the pole. Scientists study climate changes at the South Pole. Explorers ventured to the pole despite harsh conditions. The poles of the magnet were clearly marked. Scientists study the magnetic poles extensively. The battery's pole must be clean for proper connection.
Ensure the pole is not corroded before use. He repaired the broken pole before the trip. The pole was sturdy enough for the big catch. He learned to pole efficiently during his ski lessons. They had to pole uphill to reach the cabin. He learned to pole the boat efficiently. They had to pole across the shallow waters. The workers poled the scaffolding for the new building. They poled the fence to ensure it stood firm. They pole the molten iron carefully. The team had to pole the metal for hours. They needed to pole the crystals for the device. The engineer poled the sample to test its properties.
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- French:perche, glisser, ...
- German:langer Stab, abstoßen, ...
- Italian:palo, muoversi con i bastoncini, ...
- Spanish:vara, impulsarse, ...
- Portuguese:vara, impulsionar-se, ...
- Chinese:杆子, 用滑雪杖支撑滑行, ...
- Japanese:棒, ポールで進む, ...
- Arabic:عَصا, تَقَدَّمَ بِالْعَصَا, ...
- Hebrew:מוֹט, לִדְחוֹף בְּמַקְלוֹת, ...
- Russian:шест, продвигаться, ...
- Ukrainian:жердина, рухатися, ...
- Hindi:डंडा, डंडों से आगे बढ़ना, ...
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