Definition of poles

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • poles is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • poles is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • poles is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of poles


  • a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. terminal
  • a square rod of land (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. perch
    2. rod
  • one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. celestial pole
  • propel with a pole (verb)

    Examples

    1. pole barges on the river

    Synonyms

    1. punt
  • one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. magnetic pole
  • a linear measure of 16.5 feet (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. perch
    2. rod
  • a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting (noun)
  • a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic (noun)
  • a native or inhabitant of Poland (noun)
  • deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole (verb)
  • one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface (noun)
  • one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions (noun)

    Examples

    1. they are at opposite poles
    2. they are poles apart
  • support on poles (verb)

    Examples

    1. pole climbing plants like beans

See definition of poles in Merriam Webster