pole

(noun) a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic.

(noun) a native or inhabitant of Poland. Synonyms: Pole.

(noun) one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions. Examples: "They are at opposite poles." "They are poles apart."

(noun) a linear measure of 16.5 feet. Synonyms: perch, rod.

(noun) a square rod of land. Synonyms: perch, rod.

(noun) one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere. Synonyms: celestial pole.

(noun) one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface.

(noun) a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves. Synonyms: terminal.

(noun) a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting.

(noun) one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated. Synonyms: magnetic pole.

(verb) propel with a pole. Synonyms: punt. Examples: "Pole barges on the river." "We went punting in cambridge."

(verb) support on poles. Examples: "Pole climbing plants like beans."

(verb) deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole.