pole
word
/ˈpoʊɫ/
pohl
/pˈəʊl/
pohl
Definition
A pole is a long, thin piece of wood, metal, or another material, often used to hold something up. It can also mean either end of the Earth, a magnet, or another object with two opposite ends.
Usage & Nuances
Common concrete uses include 'telephone pole', 'flagpole', and 'goalpost'. In science or geography, 'North Pole' and 'South Pole' are very common. Don't confuse 'pole' with 'poll' (a survey or vote).
Spanish: poste - palo - poloPortuguese (BR): poste - vara - poloPortuguese (PT): poste - vara - poloChinese (Simplified): 杆 - 柱子 - 极Chinese (Traditional): 桿 - 柱子 - 極Hindi: डंडा - खंभा - ध्रुवArabic: عمود - عصا طويلة - قطبBengali: খুঁটি - মেরুRussian: столб - полюсJapanese: 柱 - 極Vietnamese: cột - cựcKorean: 기둥 - 극Turkish: direk - kutupUrdu: کھمبا - قطبIndonesian: tiang - kutub
Example Sentences
The dog is tied to a pole in the yard.
basic
They put the flag on a tall pole.
basic
The Earth has a North Pole and a South Pole.
basic
Be careful — that metal pole is loose.
natural
The car slid and hit a pole on the side of the road.
natural
The two ideas are at opposite poles of the debate.
natural