Definitions

1. noun

a long, thin piece of wood, metal, or other material, used as a support or for climbing

“She used the pole to climb the fence.”

2. noun

a vertical rod or bar, especially one that supports a sign, a flag, or a load

“The street sign was hung from a tall pole.”

3. noun

a long, thin piece of ice that forms in the sea or a river, especially in polar regions

“The ice pole was visible from the ship.”

4. noun

the north or south end of the Earth, especially in astronomical or geographical contexts

“The astronauts navigated towards the pole.”

5. verb

to hang or suspend something from a pole or a rod

“The rope pole the lantern in the air.”

6. verb

to move or lean to one side, especially because of the wind or a strong force

“The tree pole to the left in the storm.”

7. verb

to climb or ascend something, especially using a pole or a rope

“She pole the mountain using a climbing rope.”

8. verb

to propel a boat through the water by pushing against the bottom with a long pole

“The fisherman pole the boat across the lake.”