(obsolete) The pole star.

A pole, often iron-pointed, used for pushing boats along in shallow water.

A magnetic pole in an electric motor or solenoid with a shading coil that encircles a portion of the pole face. The shading coil creates an out-of-phase current that allows a single phase alternating current electric motor to start or minimizes chatter in an alternating current solenoid or relay.

The terminating surface of a magnetic pole of a magnet or electromagnet.

plural of pole face

(nautical) To cause the sidereal pole to appear lower or nearer the horizon, as by sailing toward the equator.

The pole of a crystal that becomes positively electrified when heated.

present participle and gerund of pole dance

Dancing, usually erotic, which involves swinging around a fixed pole.

(Australia) A pole or other length of wood found or gathered in the bush, as used for basic construction, support etc.; now also a piece of timber designed to resemble such a pole.