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Synonyms of setting pole

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Another word for setting pole is boathook. Other synonyms of setting pole are gaff, setter, pole hook, hitcher and punt pole.

Synonyms and similar words for setting pole

nounA pole, often iron-pointed, used for pushing boats along in shallow water.

boathookA hook attached to a pole used for pulling or pushing boats, rafts, logs or other objects to or from the side of a boat.
gaff
setter
pole hook
hitcher
punt poleSynonym of setting pole.
punting poleSynonym of setting pole.

Meaning of setting pole

noun A pole, often iron-pointed, used for pushing boats along in shallow water.

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Questions about synonyms of setting pole

What is another word for setting pole?: Setting pole has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as boathook, gaff, setter, pole hook, hitcher, punt pole and punting pole.
What does setting pole mean?: Setting pole means a pole, often iron-pointed, used for pushing boats along in shallow water.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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