pole

B1
Pronunciation
/pɔːl/
/poʊl/
/pɔʊl/
/poʊl/
Noun
15 definition(s)
1 Definition

Originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes.

2 Definition

A type of basic fishing rod.

3 Definition

A long sports implement used for pole-vaulting; now made of glassfiber or carbon fiber, formerly also metal, bamboo and wood have been used.

4 Definition

(spotting) A telescope used to identify birds, aeroplanes or wildlife.

5 Definition

A unit of length, equal to a rod (1/4 chain or 5 1/2 yards).

6 Definition

Pole position.

7 Definition

A gun.

8 Definition

A penis

9 Definition

Either of the two points on the earth's surface around which it rotates; also, similar points on any other rotating object.

10 Definition

A point of magnetic focus, especially each of the two opposing such points of a magnet (designated north and south).

11 Definition

A fixed point relative to other points or lines.

12 Definition

A contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves.

13 Definition

For a meromorphic function f(z), any point a for which f(z) \rightarrow \infty as z \rightarrow a.

Example Sentences
  • The function f(z) = \frac{1}{z-3} has a single pole at z = 3
14 Definition

The firmament; the sky.

15 Definition

Either of the states that characterize a bipolar disorder.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To propel by pushing with poles, to push with a pole.

Example Sentences
  • Huck Finn poled that raft southward down the Mississippi because going northward against the current was too much work.
2 Definition

To identify something quite precisely using a telescope.

Example Sentences
  • He poled off the serial of the Gulfstream to confirm its identity.
3 Definition

To furnish with poles for support.

Example Sentences
  • to pole beans or hops
4 Definition

To convey on poles.

Example Sentences
  • to pole hay into a barn
5 Definition

To stir, as molten glass, with a pole.

6 Definition

To strike (the ball) very hard.

7 Definition

To induce piezoelectricity in (a substance) by aligning the dipoles.