HyperDic: barge_pole

English > 1 sense of the expression barge pole:
NOUNartifactbarge polea long pole used to propel or guide a barge
English > barge pole: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA long pole used to propel or guide a barge.
Example"I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole"
BroaderpoleA long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

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