Definition of "pole"
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Originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes.
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A type of basic fishing rod.
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A long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting.
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A telescope used to identify birds, aeroplanes or wildlife.
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A unit of length, equal to a perch (¼ chain or 5½ yards).
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Short for pole position.
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Either of the two points on the earth's surface around which it rotates; also, similar points on any other rotating object.
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A point of magnetic focus, especially each of the two opposing such points of a magnet (designated north and south).
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A fixed point relative to other points or lines.
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A contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves.
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verb:
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To propel by pushing with poles, to push with a pole.
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To identify something quite precisely using a telescope.
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