Pronunciation: /poʊl/
noun a long, slender, cylindrical object typically made of wood or metal
A1 The flag was waving on top of the pole.
A2 She used a long pole to push the boat away from the dock.
B1 The pole vault athlete cleared the bar with ease.
B2 The street lights were attached to tall poles along the sidewalk.
C1 The ski resort had a variety of different ski poles for sale.
C2 The archaeologist discovered an ancient totem pole during the excavation.
verb to propel oneself forward by using a pole
A1 She poles the tent in the ground to keep it stable.
A2 He poles the boat along the river to move it forward.
B1 The workers pole the fence to mark the boundary of the property.
B2 The explorers pole their way through the dense jungle to reach the hidden temple.
C1 The athletes pole vault over the high bar with incredible skill.
C2 The researchers pole the ice to collect samples from the Arctic for analysis.
adjective relating to or resembling a pole
A1 The fishing pole was long and sturdy.
A2 She used a pole to help her balance while walking on the tightrope.
B1 The flagpole stood tall in the center of the town square.
B2 The ski pole snapped in half when he fell on the icy slope.
C1 The pole position in the race was crucial for securing a victory.
C2 The dancer gracefully twirled around the pole during her performance.
preposition used to indicate position or direction in relation to a pole
A1 The cat climbed up the pole.
A2 She hung her clothes on the pole to dry.
B1 The flag was waving from the top of the pole.
B2 The tightrope walker balanced on the pole with ease.
C1 The pole vault athlete set a new record at the competition.
C2 The surveyor used a pole to measure the depth of the river.
formal The flag was waving proudly on top of the pole.
informal I saw a squirrel climbing up the pole in the park.
slang Let's go chill by the fishing pole and catch some fish.
figurative She danced gracefully, twirling around the pole with ease.
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