pickpole

/ˈpɪkˌpoʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

A long pole used for picking fruit, such as apples or berries, especially one used with a hook or claws at the end.

“The farmer used a pickpole to harvest the apples from the tall trees.”

2. verb

To pick fruit using a pickpole, especially in a farm or orchard.

“The worker pickpolsed the apples from the trees every morning.”

Synonyms

  • fruit picker
  • harvesting pole

Antonyms

  • abandonance tool
  • drop pole