Poles
Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊl/
Poles (noun)
- A long, thin, straight piece of wood or metal used for support or holding things.
- Either of the two points on Earth where the axis of rotation meets the surface.
- One of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest.
Examples
- The tent was supported by a sturdy pole.
- He used a pole to reach the high shelf.
Common collocations: wooden pole, hold a pole, lean on a pole, reach the pole, explore the pole