Phrase guide

barge pole

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A type of quant pole used to propel a barge through the water

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a long pole used to propel or guide a barge

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: pole

History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Albanian: drang — A pole for propelling a punt or other boat
  • Māori: panoho — A pole for propelling a punt or other boat
  • Māori: toko waka — A pole for propelling a punt or other boat