Pronunciation

/pəʊl/

Definitions

Noun

1. Pole: A long, slender piece of wood, metal, or other material, typically with a crossbar at one end, used for supporting structures or as a handle or support. For example: “The flagpole stands tall in the park.”
2. Pole position: The starting position at the front of a race or competition. For example: “He secured the pole position for the upcoming race.”
3. Magnetic pole: One of the two points on a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest, either north or south. For example: “The compass needle points towards the Earth’s magnetic poles.”
4. Electrical pole: A structure that supports electrical wires or cables. For example: “The workers were climbing up the power pole to fix the lines.”

Verb

1. To pole: To propel oneself or something using a long pole, especially in water sports like canoeing or poling a horse-drawn carriage. For example: “She skillfully pole-danced her way through the rapids.”
2. To pole-vault: To jump over a bar using a long flexible pole as an aid. For example: “The athlete cleared the bar with a powerful pole vault.”

Phrases

• “Pole dancing” is a style of dance often performed with a pole.
• “Pole shifting” refers to a hypothetical change in Earth’s magnetic poles.
• “Pole vaulting records” are the best performances in this sport.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The climber reached the top of the mountain by scaling the pole.”
• Verb: “He used his strength to pole the boat across the river.”
• Pole vault: “She set a new world record in pole vaulting at the championships.”

Synonyms

• Flagstaff (referring to a pole with a flag)
• Pivot point (a central support in a mechanism)
• Axis (in a rotation or system)
• Mainstay (a supporting element)