Definitions

1. noun

A tall, slender tree or a wooden post, especially a large tree or a post used as a boundary marker.

“The forest ranger used the large palo as a reference point to navigate the dense woods.”

2. noun

A type of stick or rod used for jousting or other martial arts, especially in medieval times.

“The knight charged at his opponent with a long palo, its tip gleaming in the sunlight.”

3. noun

A term used in some African cultures to refer to a man or a person of importance.

“The village elder was referred to as a palo, a sign of his respect and authority.”