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
He deliberately swung his fish pole into the bushes, and when it caught, as he knew it would, he set down his load, and turned as if to release it.
From At the Foot of the Rainbow by Stratton-Porter, Gene
Before long he heard a sprightly whistle, and a barefooted boy, carrying a tin pail, and with a fish pole over his shoulder, appeared round a curve in the road.
From The Ocean Wireless Boys And The Naval Code by Wrenn, Charles L. (Charles Lewis)
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.]
The one holding the stick, as a fish pole says, "Your house" or "My house".
From School, Church, and Home Games by Draper, George Orrin
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