pole

A contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves.

One of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface.

One of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions.

“they are at opposite poles”

“they are poles apart”

A square rod of land.

One of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere.

One of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated.

A linear measure of 16.5 feet.

A long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting.

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

A native or inhabitant of Poland.

Deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole.

Support on poles.

“pole climbing plants like beans”

Propel with a pole.

“pole barges on the river”