pole
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[edit] Etymology 1
Old English pāl, from Latin pālus.
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pole (plural poles)
- A long and slender piece of metal, wood etc..
- A unit of length. Equal to a rod, a perch, ¼ chain or 5½ yards.
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long and slender object
unit of length
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From Middle French pole, pôle, and its source, Latin polus, from Ancient Greek πόλος (“‘axis of rotation’”).
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pole (plural poles)
- An extreme point of an axis, e.g. magnetically or geographically. (North pole, South pole)
- One of two opposing forces or parts, such as on a source of electrical power. (plus minus)
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extreme of an axis
opposing force or part
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[edit] Czech
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pole n.
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- komutativní těleso n. (algebra)
[edit] Polish
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pole n.

