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fishing pole

noun

  1. a long, slender rod of wood or other material with a line and hook fastened to one end for use in catching fish.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of fishing pole1

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95

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Example Sentences

Start at Ski Santa Fe, follow the Windsor Trail up to the well-marked path leading to Lake Katherine, and don’t forget your fishing pole.

He carries a fishing pole made from a tree twig and equipped with a thread knotted frequently and a bent pin for hook.

I've got my fishing pole, and I can dig some worms when I get to camp.

This individual flourishes a whip like a fishing-pole, and is evidently very proud of his position.

He looked for his fishing pole and line, and, after he had taken it out, he saw the little basket of lunch his mother had put up.

Bunny wished he had brought his fishing pole and line along, as they saw fish jumping in several places.

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