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poled

pole
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pohl]
    • /poʊl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pohl]
    • /poʊl/

Definitions of poled word

  • noun poled a long, cylindrical, often slender piece of wood, metal, etc.: a telephone pole; a fishing pole. 1
  • noun poled Northeastern U.S. a long, tapering piece of wood or other material that extends from the front axle of a vehicle between the animals drawing it. 1
  • noun poled Nautical. a light spar. that part of a mast between the uppermost standing rigging and the truck. 1
  • noun poled the lane of a racetrack nearest to the infield; the inside lane. Compare post1 (def 5). 1
  • noun poled a unit of length equal to 16½ feet (5 meters); a rod. 1
  • noun poled a square rod, 30¼ square yards (25.3 sq. m). 1

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Origin of poled

First appearance:

before 1050
One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1050; Middle English; Old English pāl < Latin pālus stake. See pale2

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Parts of speech for Poled

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

poled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

poled usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for poled

noun poled

  • caned — a stick or short staff used to assist one in walking; walking stick.
  • cantilevered — A cantilevered structure is constructed using cantilevers.
  • chined — Pertaining to, or having, a chine, or backbone; used in composition.
  • lathed — a thin, narrow strip of wood, used with other strips to form latticework, a backing for plaster or stucco, a support for slates and other roofing materials, etc.
  • masted — Having masts.

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