fish pole
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fish pole
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
Example Sentences
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I usually could find things: a fish line, or a forgotten fish pole.
From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls
This fish pole arrangement of twine and stick is handed to the first man on each team.
From School, Church, and Home Games by Draper, George Orrin
Then Laddie dropped the sheep and twisted the fish pole from my fingers, and I pushed him as hard as I could, but he was too strong.
From Laddie; a true blue story by Stratton-Porter, Gene
When he has succeeded in capturing the squash, he picks up the basket and carries the squash swinging from the end of his fish pole to the next player on his team.
From School, Church, and Home Games by Draper, George Orrin
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