fish pole

American  

noun

1. fishing pole.

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Etymology

Origin of fish pole

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Example Sentences

I usually could find things: a fish line, or a forgotten fish pole.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls

Oh, there goes Paul, and with a fish pole, too.

From The Moving Picture Girls at Oak Farm or, Queer Happenings While Taking Rural Plays by Hope, Laura Lee

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

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

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