Pole
Meanings and phrases
Pole
- a native or inhabitant of Poland
pole
- a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
- one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions
- a linear measure of 16.5 feet; perch; rod
- a square rod of land; perch; rod
- one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere; celestial pole
- one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface
- a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting
- one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated; magnetic pole
- a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves; terminal
pole
- propel with a pole; punt
- support on poles
- deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole
North Pole
- the northernmost point of the Earth's axis
South Pole
- the southernmost point of the Earth's axis
n.
- one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere; pole
n.
- a rod of wood or steel or fiberglass that is used in fishing to extend the fishing line; fishing rod
n.
- either of two points where the lines of force of the Earth's magnetic field are vertical
- one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated; pole
n.
- the pole of a magnet that points toward the south when the magnet is suspended freely; negative pole; south-seeking pole
n.
- the pole of a magnet that points toward the south when the magnet is suspended freely; negative magnetic pole; south-seeking pole
- the terminal of a battery that is connected to the negative plate
north-seeking pole
- the pole of a magnet that points toward the north when the magnet is suspended freely; positive pole; positive magnetic pole
n.
- the horse having a starting position next to the inside rail in a harness race
- a draft horse harnessed alongside the shaft or pole of a vehicle; poler
n.
- a competition that involves jumping over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole; pole vault; pole vaulting; pole jumping
n.
- an athlete who jumps over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole; vaulter; pole vaulter
n.
- a competition that involves jumping over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole; pole vault; pole vaulting; pole jump
n.
- the most favorable position at the start of a race
- No points are awarded for pole position or fastest lap.
- Q3 will see the top ten drivers fight for pole position.
- () (results in bold indicate pole position)
n.
- the brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it; Polaris; North Star; polar star; polestar
n.
- a competition that involves jumping over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole; pole vaulting; pole jump; pole jumping
- His brother Patrick Desruelles competed in the men's pole vault.
- He was the starting quarterback, and excelled in the pole vault.
- He competed in the pole vault event at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
n.
- an athlete who jumps over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole; vaulter; pole jumper
- Her younger sister, Georgia, is also a pole vaulter.
- Their son, Danny Ecker, is a world-class pole vaulter.
- She is married to the former pole vaulter Igor Trandenkov.
n.
- a competition that involves jumping over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole; pole vault; pole jump; pole jumping
n.
- the pole of a magnet that points toward the north when the magnet is suspended freely; positive pole; north-seeking pole
n.
- the terminal of a battery that is connected to the positive plate
- the pole of a magnet that points toward the north when the magnet is suspended freely; positive magnetic pole; north-seeking pole
n.
- surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors; ranging pole; flagpole
n.
- surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors; range pole; flagpole
south-seeking pole
- the pole of a magnet that points toward the south when the magnet is suspended freely; negative magnetic pole; negative pole
n.
- a tribal emblem consisting of a pillar carved and painted with totemic figures; erected by Indian tribes of the northwest Pacific coast
- In 2004, he created a totem pole in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec.
- For a time it was used to store the Chief Shelton Story Pole (totem pole) after it was taken down in 2010.
- Sojinhang fell asleep, and Hwanguyangssi emerged and turned Sojinhang into a jangseung, or totem pole, to defend the villages.
E.g.
- Harvick won the pole, both at Michigan and Indianapolis.
- 12 Coca-Cola team, won the pole position.
E.g.
- It took 15 out of a possible 19 pole positions.
- The car took 18 of the 19 pole positions and won 12 races.
- Currently he has 19 career wins along with 11 pole positions.
E.g.
- In the qualification for the race Nelson Piquet, Jr. took pole position.
- The trip to the Nürburgring, saw the first time this season, the pair won a race after they took pole as well.
- Teo Fabi also took pole position in a Toleman-Hart at the 1985 German Grand Prix, the first of only two F1 poles by a Hart-powered car.
E.g.
- Shane Lewis made the first pole in the GX category with a Porsche Cayman.
- A year later, Felipe Massa took his first pole position and victory at Istanbul.
- Thus, Davison claimed his first pole position at the Mount Panorama Circuit, with Whincup second.
E.g.
- This crater lies near the north pole of the Moon.
- In a magnetic compass, the north pole of a bar magnet points north.
- Aratus described him circling the north pole, herding the two bears.
E.g.
- The south pole temperature averages at approximately .
- The team detected many crevasses on its way to south pole.
- Orbiters from several countries have explored the region around the lunar south pole.
E.g.
- In the qualification for the race Nelson Piquet, Jr. took pole position.
- Teo Fabi also took pole position in a Toleman-Hart at the 1985 German Grand Prix, the first of only two F1 poles by a Hart-powered car.
- In the 1965 race he took pole position and led from the start, but went up an escape road on lap 25 to avoid hitting a slow backmarker.
E.g.
- A year later, Felipe Massa took his first pole position and victory at Istanbul.
- Thus, Davison claimed his first pole position at the Mount Panorama Circuit, with Whincup second.
- In qualifying for the 2013 Hollywood Casino 400, Harvick had a lap speed of for his first pole position since September 2006.
E.g.
- The remains of a flag pole are still present on the north-east turret.
- These pennants have a long, narrow, triangular shape, usually half the length of the flag pole.
- A steel flag pole (incorporating a lightning conductor) was placed on the northern end of the service tower.