Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Poles.
How to pronounce poles:
US
Poles - as a noun
A long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rodHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A native or inhabitant of poland
One of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions
Example: "They are at opposite poles"
One of two points of intersection of the earth's axis and the celestial sphere
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
celestial poleOne of two antipodal points where the earth's axis of rotation intersects the earth's surface
A contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
terminalHypernyms (Closely Related)
contacttangencyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting
One of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
magnetic poleHypernyms (Closely Related)
endterminalHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Poles - as a verb
Support on poles
Example: "Pole climbing plants like beans"
Deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole
Example Sentences
"He used his hiking poles to help him navigate the rocky terrain."
"The construction workers were putting up telephone poles along the street."
"She leaned against one of the poles to catch her breath."
"The magnetic poles of a magnet attract or repel each other."
"They used long poles to push the raft across the river."
Word Game Points
Is POLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, poles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
POLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is POLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, poles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPOLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is POLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, poles is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPOLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
