Synonyms for pole

Synonyms for (noun) pole

Synonyms: pole

Definition: a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

Similar words: rod

Definition: a long thin implement made of metal or wood


Synonyms: pole, magnetic pole

Definition: one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated

Similar words: end, terminal

Definition: either extremity of something that has length

Usage: the end of the pier; she knotted the end of the thread; they rode to the end of the line; the terminals of the anterior arches of the fornix


Synonyms: pole

Definition: a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting

Similar words: sports implement

Definition: an implement used in a sport


Synonyms: terminal, pole

Definition: a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves

Similar words: contact, tangency

Definition: (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact

Usage: they forget to solder the contacts


Synonyms: pole

Definition: one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions

Usage: they are at opposite poles; they are poles apart

Similar words: view, sentiment, opinion, persuasion, thought

Definition: a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

Usage: my opinion differs from yours; I am not of your persuasion; what are your thoughts on Haiti?


Synonyms: pole

Definition: one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface

Similar words: geographic point, geographical point

Definition: a point on the surface of the Earth


Synonyms: pole, celestial pole

Definition: one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere

Similar words: celestial point

Definition: a point in the heavens (on the celestial sphere)


Synonyms: Pole

Definition: a native or inhabitant of Poland

Similar words: European

Definition: a native or inhabitant of Europe


Synonyms: perch, rod, pole

Definition: a square rod of land

Similar words: area unit, square measure

Definition: a system of units used to measure areas


Synonyms: rod, pole, perch

Definition: a linear measure of 16.5 feet

Similar words: linear measure, linear unit

Definition: a unit of measurement of length


Synonyms for (verb) pole

Synonyms: pole

Definition: deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole

Similar words: reduce, deoxidise, deoxidize

Definition: to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons


Synonyms: pole

Definition: support on poles

Usage: pole climbing plants like beans

Similar words: hold, hold up, support, sustain

Definition: be the physical support of; carry the weight of

Usage: The beam holds up the roof; He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam; What's holding that mirror?


Synonyms: pole, punt

Definition: propel with a pole

Usage: pole barges on the river; We went punting in Cambridge

Similar words: impel, propel

Definition: cause to move forward with force

Usage: Steam propels this ship


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