Meanings
The condition of a sailing boat when all of its sails have been taken in.
Example Sentences
1
When I arrived at the beach, the lifeguard told everyone to leave the water because the storm had come in, leaving the sea almost bare poles.
2
The strong winds of the hurricane tore off the roof, leaving the house bare poles.
3
The sailor struggled to control the ship as the storm hit, leaving the sails flapping against the bare poles.
4
The company went bankrupt, and now their office building sits empty, with bare poles hanging from the flagpole.
5
During the winter, many birds migrate to warmer regions, leaving the trees bare poles.
