pole² /pōl/

1. A long rounded shaft, rod, or post, usu of wood
2. A small tree
3. A single shaft to which a pair of horses may be yoked
4. A measuring rod of definite length
5. Hence a measure of length, 51/2 yards, of area, 301/4 square yards
6. The position next to the inner boundary-fence in a racecourse or on a racing circuit, etc (now usu pole position)
7. The tail of certain animals

1. To propel, push, strike, or stir with a pole
2. To provide or support with poles

To use a pole

pōˈler noun (Aust)

1. One of a pair of bullocks harnessed to the pole
2. A shirker

pōˈling noun

1. Supplying, propelling, or stirring with a pole or poles
2. The practice of burning green logs (poles) to produce reducing gases in the fire refining of copper
3. Poles collectively

poleˈ-clipt adjective (Shakespeare)

Hedged in with poles

pole dancer noun

An erotic dancer performing on and around a fixed vertical pole

pole dancing noun

pole position noun

The most advantageous position in any competition or race, etc (see also above)

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