fish-pole

A child holds a fish-pole over the edge of a small dock.

Definition

Noun: A fishing rod, specifically a long, slender pole used for angling, typically made of materials like bamboo, fiberglass, or carbon fiber.

Usage Examples

• (A long pole designed for catching fish.)
• (A rod used in the sport of fishing.)

Advanced Usage

• "to fish with a fish-pole": to engage in the activity of angling using a simple pole rather than a more complex rod and reel.

  • She prefers to fish with a traditional fish-pole instead of a modern rod. (She uses a basic pole for angling.)

• "to break one's fish-pole": to damage the pole during use, often implying a loss or accident.

  • He broke his fish-pole when he hooked a large catfish. (He damaged his fishing rod.)

Variants and Related Words

• Fishing pole (n): a synonym for fish-pole, often used interchangeably.

  • He stored his fishing pole in the garage. (A rod for fishing.)

• Fishpole bamboo (n): a type of bamboo specifically used for making fish-poles.

  • The craftsman used fishpole bamboo to create a durable rod. (Bamboo suitable for poles.)

Synonyms

• Fishing rod: a modern, more complex device for fishing, often with a reel and line.
• Angling rod: a formal term for a rod used in angling.

Related Idioms

• "to have a fish-pole in one's hand": an idiomatic expression meaning to be engaged in fishing or to be ready to fish.
  • Every weekend, he has a fish-pole in his hand by the lake. (He is always fishing on weekends.)