pole

• Sustantivo que designa un palo largo, delgado y cilíndrico de madera, metal u otro material, o uno de los dos extremos opuestos de un eje, como los polos magnéticos de la Tierra o los bornes de una batería.

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.

   Palo (objeto largo y delgado)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbardowelmastpostrodshaftsparstaffstakestick

2. Geographic poleA2formal

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

   Polo geográfico

   • 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.

   polo magnético

   • 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.

   Polo (posición extrema)

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

   Sinónimosantithesisextremeopposite

• Verbo utilizado para indicar la acción de impulsar una embarcación o balsa con un palo largo, o de empujar o golpear algo con un palo.

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.

   Impulsar con pértiga

   • 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.

   Sinónimospunt

2. Using a ski poleB2informal

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

   impulsarse con bastón de esquí

   • 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.