fish pole
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fish pole
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
Example Sentences
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I usually could find things: a fish line, or a forgotten fish pole.
From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls
The fish pole struck the tree trunks right and left.
From The Tale of Pony Twinkleheels by Bailey, Arthur Scott
One of the Indians has in his hand a long, stiff rod about the size of a bamboo fish pole.
From Winter Adventures of Three Boys by Laughlin, J. E.
"Oh, I'm going to take my fish pole, and my pop gun——" "That only shoots a cork!" cried Sue.
From Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Camp Rest-A-While by Nosworthy, Florence England
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