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    Pole

    /poʊl/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A long, slender, rounded piece of wood or metal.
    The children used a pole to play games at the park.
    Either of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetic forces are strongest.
    You must connect the battery terminals to the correct poles of the magnet.
    One of the two points at the ends of the axis of a sphere, especially the Earth.
    The North Pole is known for its extremely cold temperatures.
    A person or thing that is opposite or diametrically different from another.
    Their opinions on the issue were poles apart.
    verb
    To provide with a pole.
    They decided to pole the tent to make it stable.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'pole', from Old English 'pāla', from Latin 'pālus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    South Pole
    The southernmost point on the Earth.
    North Pole
    The northernmost point on the Earth.
    pole vault
    A track and field event where an athlete jumps over a high bar using a pole.

    Related Words

    rod
    A thin straight piece of wood, metal, or other material.
    stick
    A slender piece of wood that has fallen or been cut from a tree.
    post
    A long piece of timber or metal set upright in the ground.
    bar
    A long, narrow piece of solid material.

    Slang Meanings

    A pole dancer.
    She's the best pole in the club.
    A pole vaulting athlete.
    He's a seasoned pole who competes internationally.