pole

Pronunciation

• (UK)
  • IPA ^(key): /pəʊl/
  • SAMPA: /p@Ul/
• (US)
  • IPA ^(key): /poʊl/
  • SAMPA: /poUl/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular pole

Plural poles

1. (countable) A pole is a long stick that is used for grabbing for support.
   • Synonym: stick

   Grab the pole there to keep your balance on this old bus.