fishing pole
Americannoun
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fishing poles
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of fishing pole
An Americanism dating back to 1785–95
Example Sentences
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Last season, the team introduced a fishing vest and toy fishing pole to the dugout, a nod to the state’s 10,000 lakes.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
The standard model can be modified with options to tilt the seat, recline the back and elevate the legs, as well as to add holders for a fishing pole, a drink and an umbrella.
From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
When we were looking at our house before buying it, a kid rode by on a bike with a fishing pole.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 22, 2022
A coach in a gray sweater held what looks like a fishing pole attached to a harness worn by a young skater who attempted a triple-toe loop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2022
Styx brought up a fishing pole and studied the winding mechanism.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
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