Meaning of the word poles in English

What does poles mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

poles

US /poʊlz/
UK /pəʊlz/

Plural Noun

1.

long, slender, rounded pieces of wood or metal, typically used as a support or to hold something up

Example:
The tent was held up by several sturdy poles.
They used fishing poles to catch fish in the river.
2.

the two ends of an axis of a rotating body, or the ends of a magnet

Example:
The Earth's magnetic poles are constantly shifting.
A compass needle points to the magnetic poles.