barber's pole

Thân thiện

A red, white, and blue striped barber's pole spins outside a shop.

Definition

Noun: A barber's pole is a vertically striped pole, traditionally red and white (sometimes with blue), that is displayed outside a barbershop as a symbol of the business. Historically, the stripes represent the bandages used in bloodletting, a service barbers once provided.

Usage

The term is used to refer to the specific sign or symbol for a barbershop. - The spinning barber's pole is a classic symbol. - You can find the shop by looking for the red and white barber's pole.

Advanced Usage

• Cultural Symbol: The barber's pole is an internationally recognized symbol for barbering.
• Historical Reference: It is sometimes discussed in historical contexts about the evolution of the barber-surgeon profession.

Variants and Related Words

• Barber pole (noun): A common alternative spelling and term for "barber's pole."
• Barbershop (noun): The establishment where a barber's pole is typically found.

Synonyms

• Barber pole
• Barber's sign
• Barber shop pole

Idioms and Phrases

No common idioms or phrasal verbs are specifically formed with "barber's pole." It is primarily a fixed noun phrase.

Học thuật

Noun

1. striped pole outside a barbershop