Archaic form of Pole.; A surname from Norman.

An optical illusion where, when a diagonally striped pole is rotated around its vertical axis (horizontally), it appears as though the stripes are moving in the direction of its vertical axis (downwards in the case of the animation to the right) rather than around it.

plural of barber pole illusion

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of keep it on the barber pole

present participle of keep it on the barber pole

simple past tense and past participle of keep it on the barber pole

magnetic North Pole

(idiomatic, UK) To avoid something at all costs; to refuse to associate with something; (signifies a strong aversion).

Synonym of stick up one's ass

(US, especially Southern US, dated) Whoever has the most advantages has the best chance of success.