pole meaning and definition

POLE noun

Definition of pole (noun)

1. a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
2. a native or inhabitant of Poland
3. one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions
   • "they are at opposite poles"; "they are poles apart"
4. a linear measure of 16.5 feet
   • synonyms: perch, rod
5. a square rod of land
   • synonyms: perch, rod
6. one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere
   • synonyms: celestial pole
7. one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface
8. a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves
   • synonyms: terminal
9. a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting
10. one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated
    • synonyms: magnetic pole

POLE verb

Definition of pole (verb)

1. propel with a pole
   • "pole barges on the river"; "We went punting in Cambridge"
   • synonyms: punt
2. support on poles
   • "pole climbing plants like beans"
3. deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole