pole
//poʊl//
Noun
A long, slender, rounded piece of wood or metal, typically used as a support or to push or propel something.
He used a long pole to push the boat away from the dock.
A rod or post used as part of a structure, such as a tent pole, flagpole, or telephone pole.
We need to replace the tent pole before our camping trip.
Noun
Either of the two points (North Pole or South Pole) at opposite ends of the axis about which the Earth rotates.
The North Pole is covered with ice all year round.
Either of the two opposite ends of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest.
Every magnet has a north pole and a south pole.
Either of two opposite or contrasting principles, positions, or extremes.
Their opinions are at opposite poles on this issue.
Verb
To propel a boat or raft using a pole.
He poled the raft down the river.