fishing pole

American  

noun

• fishing poles
  plural

1. a long, slender rod of wood or other material with a line and hook fastened to one end for use in catching fish.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• fishing poles
  plural

Etymology

Origin of fishing pole

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

fishing pole

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

They had roughly three weeks worth of food, and a fishing pole.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 20, 2023

In Florida, Michael Taylor films himself with guns and a fishing pole walking to piers and other spots to cast a line.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 29, 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