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
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
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
Definition: a square rod of land
Similar words: area unit, square measure
Definition: a system of units used to measure areas
Definition: a linear measure of 16.5 feet
Similar words: linear measure, linear unit
Definition: a unit of measurement of length
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?
Definition: propel with a pole
Usage: pole barges on the river; We went punting in Cambridge
Definition: cause to move forward with force
Usage: Steam propels this ship