pole in WordNet English dictionary

1. one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere
   pole  celestial pole 
   
2. one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated
   pole  magnetic pole 
   
3. a linear measure of 16.5 feet
   perch  rod  pole 
   
4. a square rod of land
   perch  rod  pole 
   
5. a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
   pole 
   
6. a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting
   pole 
   
7. a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves
   terminal  pole 
   
8. one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions
   "they are at opposite poles"; "they are poles apart"
   pole 
   
9. one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface
   pole 
   

1. deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole
   pole 
   
2. propel with a pole
   "pole barges on the river"; "We went punting in Cambridge"
   punt  pole 
   
3. support on poles
   "pole climbing plants like beans"
   pole