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a fishing rod used in match fishing in Europe. Up to 16 m long and composed of 1.0-1.5 m sections
Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.
long pole
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long-pole item — n. Those of you who enjoy the occasional camping trip may recognize the provenance of this one: The long pole holds up the center of the tent and is therefore the most essential structural item. Likewise, a long pole item is the most essential… … Business English jargon and slang
pole´vault´er — pole vault, a vault over a high, horizontal bar between uprights, by using a long pole. pole vault «POHL VLT», intransitive verb. to jump or leap over a high horizontal bar by using a long pole. –pole´vault´er, noun … Useful english dictionary
pole dancing — noun • • • Main Entry: ↑pole * * * ˈpole dancing 7 [pole dancer pole dancing] noun … Useful english dictionary
pole vault — n the pole vault the sport of jumping over a high bar using a long pole >pole vaulter n >pole vaulting n [U] … Dictionary of contemporary English
pole vault, the — pole ,vault, the noun a sport in which you use a long pole to push yourself over a high bar ╾ pole ,vault verb intransitive ╾ pole ,vaulter noun count … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
pole vault — pole′ vault n. 1) spo a field event in which a vault over a crossbar is performed with the aid of a long pole 2) spo a vault so performed • Etymology: 1890–95 pole′ vault , v.i. pole′ vault er, n … From formal English to slang
Pole weapon — A selection of polearms, mostly halberds A pole weapon or polearm is a close combat weapon in which the main fighting part of the weapon is placed on the end of a long shaft, typically of wood, thereby extending the user s effective range. Spears … Wikipedia
pole vault — Track. 1. a field event in which a leap or vault over a crossbar is performed with the aid of a long pole. 2. a leap or vault so performed. [1890 95] * * * Track and field event consisting of a vault for height over a crossbar with the aid of a… … Universalium
pole — 1) any fishing rod (a device to carry and project a fishing line, hook(s) and bait or lures. The construction of rods is both a craft and a science and there is an immense variety of types) 2) a very long rod blank, held by hand and fished… … Dictionary of ichthyology
pole vault — noun a competition that involves jumping over a high crossbar with the aid of a long pole • Syn: ↑pole vaulting, ↑pole jump, ↑pole jumping • Hypernyms: ↑field event • Part Meronyms: ↑run up * * * … Useful english dictionary
