Beanpole
(noun)
- A tall, thin person.
- A long, thin pole used in traditional bean farming.
Origin:
The origin of the word beanpole is uncertain. it may be a combination of the words "bean" and "pole" to describe a tall and thin person or object, or it may be related to the use of long poles in traditional bean farming.
Examples:
- He was a beanpole of a man, all arms and legs.
- She leaned her beanpole of an umbrella against the wall.
- His beanpole figure made him the perfect candidate for the job.
- The farmer used a beanpole to support the growing beans.
- The beanpole in the garden was bent and needed to be straightened.