pole

See:
  • at opposite poles
  • be in pole position
  • be poles apart
  • be poles/worlds apart
  • be up the pole
  • beanpole
  • half up the pole
  • high man on the totem pole
  • I wouldn't touch (someone or something) with a ten-foot pole
  • I wouldn't touch (something or someone) with a barge pole
  • I wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole
  • in pole position
  • low man on the totem pole
  • low on the totem pole
  • not touch (someone or something) with a barge pole
  • not touch (someone or something) with a ten-foot pole
  • not touch with a ten-foot pole
  • pole dancer
  • pole dancing
  • poles apart
  • smoke pole
  • the greasy pole
  • the longest pole knocks the persimmon
  • the low man on the totem pole
  • up the pole
  • wouldn’t touch someone/something with a ten-foot pole
  • wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole
  • wouldn't touch something/someone with a barge pole
  • wouldn't touch with a ten-foot pole
References in classic literature
"Besides, Captain," I added, enthusiastically, "why should we not find the sea open at the South Pole as well as at the North?
In this open sea, the Nautilus had taken its course direct to the pole, without leaving the fifty-second meridian.
20000 Leagues Under The Sea
You never knew what was going to happen when he put the pole in; he evidently did not know himself.
Three Men In A Boat
Finally one person having no suit appeared in his dressing-gown, but this was too much, and the efforts of Amalia Ivanovna and the Pole succeeded in removing him.
Crime And Punishment
They let him down and began to urge the raft toward the shore by means of the pole. It obeyed very well, for the current was more sluggish now, and soon they had reached the bank and landed safely.
The Patchwork Girl of Oz
The "Utility Pole Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Global Utility Pole Market Report 2019: $52.1 Billion Opportunities - Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis 2013-2024
The welcoming feeling encouraged me to join an introduction to pole class and I've been hooked ever since."
Aerial fitness on its way up
[USPRwire, Thu Jul 25 2019] The pole vault equipment market has been witnessing a considerable shift from conventional distribution channel towards direct to customer sales channel, given its benefit of building strong relationship between manufacturers and customers with respect to brand image.
Pole Vault Equipment Market Report Made Available by Top Research Firm
[ClickPress, Mon Jun 24 2019] The pole vault equipment market has been witnessing a considerable shift from conventional distribution channel towards direct to customer sales channel, given its benefit of building strong relationship between manufacturers and customers with respect to brand image.
Pole Vault Equipment Market Outlook and Growth Stance Forecasted Through 2028
The pole was found lying across the road disallowing four-wheelers to move forward, however, two-wheelers managed to pass using the road side.
Truck hits pole blocking traffic, commissioner orders FIR
As the rate of movement of the magnetic north pole is accelerating, the model needs to be updated more frequently as well.
The north magnetic pole is moving, scientists struggle to keep models updated
The company said it is promoting the Boldur poles in the country, as it is one of the most heavily exposed places to typhoons and other natural disasters.
BASF introduces poles for telcos and power producers
has installed a pole at home to practice the dance form.
Jacqueline Fernandez installs a pole to dance at home
1 August 2017 - Ohio, US-based utility pole manufacturer Novacab International Inc.
Utility Pole Maker Novacab International Changes Name to Global Pole Trusion Group