pole Synonyms
Another word for pole
• noun (Context 1)
A long, slender, rounded piece of wood, metal, or other material, typically used as a support, a prop, or a tool.
"The workers erected a tall wooden rod to support the new telephone wires."
• noun (Context 2)
Either of the two points on the surface of a celestial body, such as Earth, where its axis of rotation intersects its surface.
"Many early explorers risked their lives attempting to reach the North extremity."
• noun (Context 3)
Either of the two opposite ends of a magnet where the magnetic field is strongest, or either of two extreme opposing positions or opinions.
"The debate revealed that the two politicians stood at opposite poles regarding the economic policy."
• verb (Context 4)
To propel or steer a boat by pushing a long staff against the bottom of a river or lake.
"The guide skillfully poled the flat-bottomed boat through the shallow, reedy marshes."
Opposites of pole
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of pole varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: