Phrase Hound found 207 phrases and 122 compound words that contain pole. The most common are listed below. Open pole in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 207
- pole positionThe top qualifying position for a race, on the inside of the front row at the starting line.
- north poleThe northernmost point on celestial bodies other than Earth.
- south poleThe southernmost point on celestial bodies other than Earth.
- pole starThe star visible to the naked eye which was in the past, is now, or will be in the future nearest a celestial pole of a planet.
- carrying poleA yoke of wood or bamboo, used by people to carry a load.
- utility poleA tall cylinder, often made from the trunk of a tree, usually topped by a cross beam, used by a public utility to carry wire, cable or conduit through the air, for the transportation of electricity, cable television, telephone or similar …
- pole vaulta jumping event contested in track and field which requires an athlete to carry a fiberglass pole down a runway, plant the pole into a vaulting box and vault over a fiberglass bar, landing on a matted pit
- pole danceA form of dancing and acrobatics centred on a pole, practiced as a gymnastic or erotic activity.
- fishing poleA pole used for fishing.
- up the poleIn confusion or error.
- magnetic poleEither of the two points, near the ends of a magnet, at which the magnetic lines of force converge.
- setting poleA pole, often iron-pointed, used for pushing boats along in shallow water.
- ski poleA slender stick used by skiers in both hands to improve speed and balance.
- dance poleThe pole around which a pole dance is performed.
- pole-vaulterAlternative spelling of pole vaulter.
- telephone poleA utility pole that supports telephone lines.
- totem poleA Native American sculpture found in the Pacific Northwest, made by carving trees, and usually displaying symbolic figures that represent clan lineage, cultural beliefs, or historical events.
- pike poleA particular kind of long tool with various uses in firefighting and similar in timber rafting
- animal poleThe hemisphere of the blastula which eventually gives rise to the three germ layers and is composed of small cells that are in a state of rapid division.
- over-the-poletranspolar
- pole of coldEither of the places in the southern and northern hemispheres where the lowest air temperatures have been recorded.
- pole-vaultingpresent participle and gerund of pole-vault
- hop poleA slender pole supporting a hopvine.
- Liberty PoleAn area of Hingham, Massachusetts, USA.
- may-poleAlternative form of maypole: A pole, garlanded with streamers held by people who dance around it to celebrate May Day.
Compound words 122
- PolishOf, from or native to Poland, or relating to the Polish language.
- PolandA country in Central Europe. Official name: Republic of Poland. Capital and largest city: Warsaw.
- flagpoleA tall pole up which one or more flags may be raised and flown.
- lodgepoleA lodgepole pine or its wood.
- catchpoleA taxman, one who gathers taxes.
- polearmA close-quarter combat weapon with the main fighting part of the weapon placed on the end of a long shaft, typically of wood.
- PolieA worker stationed at the South Pole.
- beanpoleA thin pole for supporting bean vines.
- tentpoleOne of the poles used to hold up a tent.
- poleheadThe portion of a mast above the crossbar that holds the sail, which sometimes support a flag or topsail.