pole
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noun \ˈpōl\Definition of POLE
1
a : a long slender usually cylindrical object (as a length of wood) b : a shaft which extends from the front axle of a wagon between wheelhorses and by which the wagon is drawn : tongue c : a long staff of wood, metal, or fiberglass used in the pole vault
2
: a varying unit of length; especially : one equal to a rod (161⁄2 feet or about 5 meters)
3
: a tree with a breast-high diameter of from 4 to 12 inches (10 to 30 centimeters)
4
: the inside front row position on the starting line for a race
Origin of POLE
Middle English, from Old English pāl stake, pole, from Latin palus stake; akin to Latin pangere to fix — more at pact
First Known Use: before 12th century
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