fishing pole

noun

1. a long, slender rod of wood or other material with a line and hook fastened to one end for use in catching fish.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fishing pole¹

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95

Example Sentences

Start at Ski Santa Fe, follow the Windsor Trail up to the well-marked path leading to Lake Katherine, and don’t forget your fishing pole.

From Outside Online

He carries a fishing pole made from a tree twig and equipped with a thread knotted frequently and a bent pin for hook.

From Project Gutenberg

I've got my fishing pole, and I can dig some worms when I get to camp.

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This individual flourishes a whip like a fishing-pole, and is evidently very proud of his position.

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He looked for his fishing pole and line, and, after he had taken it out, he saw the little basket of lunch his mother had put up.

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Bunny wished he had brought his fishing pole and line along, as they saw fish jumping in several places.

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