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
"I guess he's going fishing," said Lulu, "for he has a fish pole over his shoulder."
From Lulu, Alice and Jimmie Wibblewobble by Garis, Howard Roger
The second player, upon receiving the squash, the fish pole, and the basket, runs forward, slipping the noose off the squash.
From School, Church, and Home Games by Draper, George Orrin
Then Laddie dropped the sheep and twisted the fish pole from my fingers, and I pushed him as hard as I could, but he was too strong.
From Laddie; a true blue story by Stratton-Porter, Gene
"I'm going to get my fish pole and line ready."
From Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue in the Big Woods by Nosworthy, Florence England
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