noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who propels a boat using a pole.
2. 2
   One who tests the depth of the water using a pole, while aboard a vessel.

Synonyms

All synonyms

polerpolesman

Etymology

From pole + -man.

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