fishing pole
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fishing pole
An Americanism dating back to 1785–95
Example Sentences
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Last season, they brought a fishing vest and toy fishing pole to the dugout, a nod to the state’s 10,000 lakes.
From Seattle Times • May 10, 2024
After treading water with no flotation device for five hours, Ho found a broken fishing pole and tied his shirt to it to try to flag down a passing boat, police said.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 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
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
Bobby Gene handed Styx the third fishing pole and we traipsed into the woods.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
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