fishing pole
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fishing pole
An Americanism dating back to 1785–95
Example Sentences
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“I know,” Grandma said, “but it doesn’t seem to be putting any meat on your bones. Why, you look like a fishing pole.”
From Literature
Danny cried the entire way to the lake, and while he held his fishing pole.
From Literature
Moments later he returned with a fishing pole, which he placed in her hands like a scepter.
From Literature
Last season, they brought a fishing vest and toy fishing pole to the dugout, a nod to the state’s 10,000 lakes.
From Seattle Times
Two people stood with fishing poles on the banks of the shimmering reservoir, which covers nearly 2,200 acres.
From Los Angeles Times
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