POLES
/pəʊlz/
5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of POLES
noun
- Originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes.
- A type of basic fishing rod.
verb
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To propel by pushing with poles, to push with a pole.
"Huck Finn poled that raft southward down the Mississippi because going northward against the current was too much work."
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To identify something quite precisely using a telescope.
"He poled off the serial of the Gulfstream to confirm its identity."
noun
- Either of the two points on the earth's surface around which it rotates; also, similar points on any other rotating object.
- A point of magnetic focus, especially each of the two opposing such points of a magnet (designated north and south).
verb
- To induce piezoelectricity in (a substance) by aligning the dipoles.
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Anagrams of POLES
lopes7
slope7
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About the word POLES
Is "POLES" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "POLES" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "POLES" worth?
In Scrabble, "POLES" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "POLES" mean?
Originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes.
What are the anagrams of "POLES"?
2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as POLES: LOPES, SLOPE.