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DictionarypoleRod
noun

pole

A long slender rod or post.

A tall wooden pole supports the center of the tent.

Etymology
poleOld Englishstake

The Old English word named a stake or post. This concrete rod-name has a separate history from pole meaning the end of an axis.

More examples

  • She casts her fishing pole from the dock.
  • The beans climb poles in neat rows.
  • He uses a long pole to push the boat away.

Forms

pole · poles

Similar words

rod
Usually suggests a thinner, often solid piece of material.
post
Usually stands upright, fixed in place to provide support.
staff
Typically means a long stick carried for walking or ceremony.