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
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The tent was held up by several sturdy poles.
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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:
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The Earth's magnetic poles are constantly shifting.
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A compass needle points to the magnetic poles.
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