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Synonyms of pole

5 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for pole is shaft. Other synonyms of pole are beam. The opposite of pole is zero.

Synonyms and similar words for pole

nounA construction by which an animal is harnessed to a carriage.

  • carriage poleSynonym of pole (“a construction by which an animal is harnessed to a carriage”).
  • beamThe pole of a carriage or chariot.
  • shaftOne of the poles between which a draught animal is harnessed to a vehicle.
  • drawbar

nounA unit of length, equal to a rod (¹⁄₄ chain or 5+¹⁄₂ yards).

  • rodA longitudinal pole used for forming part of a framework such as an awning or tent.

Opposite of pole

nounAntonym(s) of “complex analysis”.

Meaning of pole

  1. noun Originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes.
  2. noun A construction by which an animal is harnessed to a carriage.
  3. noun A type of basic fishing rod.

Full definition of pole

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Questions about synonyms of pole

What is another word for pole?
Pole has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as shaft and beam.
What is the opposite of pole?
The opposite of pole is zero.
What does pole mean?
Pole means originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: pole (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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