Noun
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one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated
- magnetic pole -
a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting
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a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves
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one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface
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one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere
- celestial pole -
a square rod of land
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a linear measure of 16.5 feet
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one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions
"they are at opposite poles"
"they are poles apart"
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a native or inhabitant of Poland
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a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
Verb
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deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole
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support on poles
"pole climbing plants like beans"
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propel with a pole
"pole barges on the river"
"We went punting in Cambridge"