Definitions
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective Resembling or characteristic of a
pole (upright stick or mast). - adjective Resembling or characteristic of a pole (extreme point, as of magnets or planets).
Etymologies
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
pole + -like
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word polelike.
Examples
-
Once the gap between the prints abruptly lengthened and became intermixed with tiny polelike marks, evidence that Mudge had given chase to something.
-
From amid the browns protruded leafless polelike trees.
The Shadow Sorceress Modesitt, L. E. 2001
-
The polelike spokes, of course, by which the windlass is normally turned or managed should be freed of the windlass before this is done,
Rogue Of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1982
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.