pole
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/poʊl/
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/pəʊl/
long, slender object
Etymology
'pole' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'pol,' which came from Old English 'pāl,' meaning 'stake or post.'
'pāl' transformed into the Middle English word 'pol,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pole.'
Initially, it meant 'stake or post,' but over time it evolved to include meanings related to geography and magnetism.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a long, slender, rounded piece of wood or metal, typically used as a support or for hanging things.
The tent was held up by a central pole.
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Noun 2
either of the two locations (North Pole or South Pole) on the surface of the Earth where the planet's axis of rotation meets its surface.
The explorers set out on an expedition to the North Pole.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39