fishing pole
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of fishing pole
An Americanism dating back to 1785–95
Example Sentences
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Now that the season is over, Bochy is sure his actual grandson will be waiting for him at home outside Nashville — with a fishing pole.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023
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
All wisecracking and kibitzing cease and everyone’s attention turns to the fishing pole arching over against the weight of a fish tugging the line taut.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2022
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
I’d never in my life laid eyes on a real fishing pole, but I’d learned from Nan that, when it came to strangers, less truth meant less trouble.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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