Meaning of 'pole'

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Meaning of ‘pole’

12 definitions found.

pole

noun

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

noun

one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated

Synonyms: magnetic pole

noun

a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting

noun

a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves

Synonyms: terminal

noun

one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions

Example: "they are at opposite poles"

noun

one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface

noun

one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere

Synonyms: celestial pole

noun

a square rod of land

Synonyms: rod

noun

a linear measure of 16.5 feet

Synonyms: rod

verb

deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole

verb

support on poles

Example: "pole climbing plants like beans"

verb

propel with a pole

Example: "pole barges on the river"

Synonyms: punt

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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