pole

Meanings

• noun

  A long, tall, and thick structure used as a support for electrical wires, telecommunication cables, traffic lights, or direction signs.

  - "The pole holds up the power lines."
  - "The traffic light is mounted on a tall pole."
  - "The flag is hoisted on a high pole."

• noun

  The end or tip of something, such as a spear, an arrow, or a flag.

  - "The tip of the arrow was dipped in poison."
  - "The pole of the compass points north."
  - "The flagpole is the tallest structure in the town."

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Pronunciation

1. /poʊl/
   
   
   
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2. /poʊl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

zero

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Synonyms

rod

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pole
goal , paul , pole

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Variants

List of all variants of pole that leads to same result
pole , poles , poles apart , poled , poling , Pole , Poles , Reginald Pole , pole bean , pole beans , pole dance , pole danced , pole dancer , pole dancers , pole dances , pole dancing , pole vault , pole vaulted , pole vaulter , pole vaulters , pole vaulting , pole vaults , pole-vault , pole-vaulted , pole-vaulter , pole-vaulters , pole-vaulting , pole-vaults , pole position , animal pole , animal poles

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English pāol, from pōlan, a stake, post; related to polan to dig.

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Trivia

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1. The tallest pole in the world is the Guy-de-Maupassant mast in France, which is 421 meters (1,381 feet) tall.

2. In ancient Rome, the emperor's power was represented by a golden spear, or 'pilum auratum', which was carried in front of him during public appearances.

3. The term 'pole' comes from the Old English word 'pōlan', which means 'stake' or 'post'.

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Related Concepts

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1. electric pole: A tall structure used to support electrical wires and power lines.

2. flagpole: A tall, slender pole used to fly a flag from, typically made of metal or wood.

3. telephone pole: A tall, cylindrical structure used to support telephone wires and cables.

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Culture

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In many cultures, poles have been used as symbols of power and authority. For instance, in ancient Rome, the emperor's power was represented by a golden spear, or 'pilum auratum', which was carried in front of him during public appearances. In literature, poles have been used metaphorically to represent the opposing forces or ideologies. For example, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov', the characters represent three different philosophical poles: Dmitri represents passion, Alyosha represents morality, and Ivan represents rationality.

How to Memorize "pole"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tall, thin structure used to support wires or flags.
   - Imagine a long, wooden post with wires attached to it.
   - Think of a flagpole with a flag waving at the top.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pole' with 'support'.
   - Think of 'pole' as a synonym for 'post'.
   - Remember that 'pole' can also mean the end or tip of something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Power Lines Poles Hold Up Every Light'.
   - Use the acronym 'P-O-L-E' to remember the definitions: 'Post Of Line End'.
   - Visualize a pole as a tall, thin, and strong structure.

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