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
"I guess he's going fishing," said Lulu, "for he has a fish pole over his shoulder."
From Lulu, Alice and Jimmie Wibblewobble by Garis, Howard Roger
The boy was walking along the shore of the creek, a fish pole over his shoulder.
From The Bobbsey Twins on a Houseboat by Hope, Laura Lee
When he got to a point half way to the bank Roger held up the fish pole, so that Adrian could grasp it.
From The White Crystals Being an Account of the Adventures of Two Boys by Garis, Howard Roger
But fish pole all broken, and ground all full of holes.
From Tom Swift and His Great Searchlight; or, on the border for Uncle Sam by Appleton, Victor [pseud.]
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