fishing pole

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noun

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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Also called fish pole.

Origin of fishing pole

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95

Words nearby fishing pole

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How to use fishing pole in a sentence

Start at Ski Santa Fe, follow the Windsor Trail up to the well-marked path leading to Lake Katherine, and don’t forget your fishing pole.
Ten Ideal Hikes for the Solo Adventurer|syadron|July 30, 2021|Outside Online
He carries a fishing pole made from a tree twig and equipped with a thread knotted frequently and a bent pin for hook.
Fifty Contemporary One-Act Plays|Various
I've got my fishing pole, and I can dig some worms when I get to camp.
Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Camp Rest-A-While|Laura Lee Hope
This individual flourishes a whip like a fishing-pole, and is evidently very proud of his position.
Due South or Cuba Past and Present|Maturin M. Ballou

He looked for his fishing pole and line, and, after he had taken it out, he saw the little basket of lunch his mother had put up.
Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Camp Rest-A-While|Laura Lee Hope
Bunny wished he had brought his fishing pole and line along, as they saw fish jumping in several places.
Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue on an Auto Tour|Laura Lee Hope

fishing pole

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