pole

• Ein langer, dünner, runder Gegenstand aus Holz, Metall oder einem anderen Material; auch einer der beiden entgegengesetzten Enden einer Achse, z. B. die magnetischen Pole der Erde oder die Anschlüsse einer Batterie.

A noun referring to a long, slender, rounded piece of wood, metal, or other material, or one of the two opposite ends of an axis, such as the Earth's magnetic poles or the terminals of a battery.

1. Long, thin objectA2formal

   A long, slender, rounded piece of wood, metal, or other material.

   Stange, langer dünner Stab

   • He used a pole to push the boat away from the shore.
   • The tent is held up by two metal poles.
   • She hung the flag on a tall pole.

   Synonymebardowelmastpostrodshaftsparstaffstakestick

2. Geographic poleA2formal

   Either of the two points at the ends of the Earth's axis (North Pole or South Pole).

   Geografischer Pol

   • The North Pole is covered in ice.
   • Explorers have traveled to the South Pole.
   • The magnetic pole shifts slightly over time.

3. Magnetic poleB1formal

   Either of the two points of a magnet where magnetic force is strongest.

   Magnetpol

   • The north pole of a magnet attracts the south pole of another.
   • Opposite poles attract each other.
   • You can identify the poles of a magnet using a compass.

4. Extreme positionB2formal

   One of two opposite or contrasting positions, ideas, or principles.

   Gegensatz

   • Their political views are at opposite poles.
   • The debate ranged from one pole to the other.
   • She represents one pole of the argument.

   Synonymeantithesisextremeopposite

• Ein Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, ein Boot oder Floß mit einer langen Stange vorwärtszubewegen, indem man sich vom Grund abstößt; auch jemanden oder etwas mit einer Stange stoßen.

A verb used to indicate the act of propelling a boat or raft using a long pole, or to push or strike with a pole.

1. Propelling a boatB2formal

   To move a boat or raft by pushing a long pole against the bottom of a river or lake.

   Staken

   • They poled the raft across the shallow river.
   • The fisherman poled his boat along the canal.
   • We had to pole the punt through the reeds.

   Synonymepunt

2. Using a ski poleB2informal

   To push with a ski pole to gain speed or balance while skiing.

   Mit dem Skistock abstoßen

   • He poled himself forward on the flat section of the trail.
   • She poled hard to maintain her speed on the gentle slope.
   • The skier poled rhythmically to keep his momentum.