Definition of pole

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Pole (n.) A long, slender piece of wood; a tall, slender piece of timber; the stem of a small tree whose branches have been removed; as, specifically: (a) A carriage pole, a wooden bar extending from the front axle of a carriage between the wheel horses, by which the carriage is guided and held back. (b) A flag pole, a pole on which a flag is supported. (c) A Maypole. See Maypole. (d) A barber's pole, a pole painted in stripes, used as a sign by barbers and hairdressers. (e) A pole on which clim

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Canopy :: Canopy (n.) A covering fixed over a bed, dais, or the like, or carried on poles over an exalted personage or a sacred object, etc. chiefly as a mark of honor..
Spired :: Spire (n.) The part of a spiral generated in one revolution of the straight line about the pole. See Spiral, n..
Perch :: Perch (n.) A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.
Pole :: Pole (n.) A measuring stick; also, a measure of length equal to 5/ yards, or a square measure equal to 30/ square yards; a rod; a perch..
Tadpole :: Tadpole (n.) The young aquatic larva of any amphibian. In this stage it breathes by means of external or internal gills, is at first destitute of legs, and has a finlike tail. Called also polliwig, polliwog, porwiggle, or purwiggy..
Unipolar :: Unipolar (a.) Having, or acting by means of, one pole only..
Bibliopolist :: Bibliopolist (n.) Same as Bibliopole.
Ridgepole :: Ridgepole (n.) The timber forming the ridge of a roof, into which the rafters are secured..
Hydrus :: Hydrus (n.) A constellation of the southern hemisphere, near the south pole..
Sprite :: Sprit (v. i.) A small boom, pole, or spar, which crosses the sail of a boat diagonally from the mast to the upper aftmost corner, which it is used to extend and elevate..
Appendicularia :: Appendicularia (n.) A genus of small free-swimming Tunicata, shaped somewhat like a tadpole, and remarkable for resemblances to the larvae of other Tunicata. It is the type of the order Copelata or Larvalia. See Illustration in Appendix..
Tent :: Tent (n.) A pavilion or portable lodge consisting of skins, canvas, or some strong cloth, stretched and sustained by poles, -- used for sheltering persons from the weather, especially soldiers in camp..
Arctic :: Arctic (a.) Pertaining to, or situated under, the northern constellation called the Bear; northern; frigid; as, the arctic pole, circle, region, ocean; an arctic expedition, night, temperature..
Triangle :: Triangle (n.) A small constellation near the South Pole, containing three bright stars..
Poke :: Poke (n.) A contrivance to prevent an animal from leaping or breaking through fences. It consists of a yoke with a pole inserted, pointed forward..
Bibliopole :: Bibliopole (n.) One who sells books.
Erect :: Erect (v. t.) To raise and place in an upright or perpendicular position; to set upright; to raise; as, to erect a pole, a flagstaff, a monument, etc..
Pompoleon :: Pompoleon (n.) See Pompelmous.
Pole :: Pole (n.) The firmament; the sky.
Radiant :: Radiant (n.) A straight line proceeding from a given point, or fixed pole, about which it is conceived to revolve..
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