Pole ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Pole ( noun )

1. A long, thin, rounded piece of wood or metal that is used to support something or to help carry something.
2. A long metal or wooden rod used in pole-vaulting.
3. Either of the two points at opposite ends of the earth's axis around which it rotates.
4. Either of the two points at opposite ends of a magnet at which the magnetism is strongest.
5. A long, cylindrical piece of wood, metal, or other material, typically used as a support or as a marker.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english pāl; akin to old high german pfahl stake, old english pōl stake, latin palus stake, greek pōlos.

Examples:

1. He leaned on the pole for support.
2. The pole was used to hold the tent upright.
3. The pole-vaulter fell short of the record by inches.
4. The North pole is located in the Arctic Ocean.
5. The south pole is located on the continent of Antarctica.

(As a verb)

Pole ( verb )

1. A long, thin, rounded piece of wood or metal that is used to support something or to help carry something.
2. A long metal or wooden rod used in pole-vaulting.
3. Either of the two points at opposite ends of the earth's axis around which it rotates.
4. Either of the two points at opposite ends of a magnet at which the magnetism is strongest.
5. A long, cylindrical piece of wood, metal, or other material, typically used as a support or as a marker.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english pāl; akin to old high german pfahl stake, old english pōl stake, latin palus stake, greek pōlos.

Examples:

1. He leaned on the pole for support.
2. The pole was used to hold the tent upright.
3. The pole-vaulter fell short of the record by inches.
4. The North pole is located in the Arctic Ocean.
5. The south pole is located on the continent of Antarctica.