Pole vs. Post
Polenoun
Originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes.
Polenoun
(angling) A type of basic fishing rod.
Polenoun
A long sports implement used for pole-vaulting; now made of glassfiber or carbon fiber, formerly also metal, bamboo and wood have been used.
Polenoun
A telescope used to identify birds, aeroplanes or wildlife.
Polenoun
(historical) A unit of length, equal to a perch (¼ chain or 5½ yards).
Polenoun
(motor racing) Pole position.
Polenoun
A gun.
Polenoun
Either of the two points on the earth's surface around which it rotates; also, similar points on any other rotating object.
Polenoun
A point of magnetic focus, especially each of the two opposing such points of a magnet (designated north and south).
Polenoun
(geometry) A fixed point relative to other points or lines.
Polenoun
(electricity) A contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves.
Polenoun
(complex analysis) For a meromorphic function f(z), any point a for which f(z) \rightarrow \infty as z \rightarrow a.
Polenoun
(obsolete) The firmament; the sky.
Polenoun
Either of the states that characterize a bipolar disorder.
Poleverb
To propel by pushing with poles, to push with a pole.
Poleverb
To identify something quite precisely using a telescope.
Poleverb
(transitive) To furnish with poles for support.
Poleverb
(transitive) To convey on poles.
Poleverb
(transitive) To stir, as molten glass, with a pole.
Poleverb
(transitive) To induce piezoelectricity in (a substance) by aligning the dipoles.
Polenoun
A native or inhabitant of Poland; a Polander.
Polenoun
A long, slender piece of wood; a tall, slender piece of timber; the stem of a small tree whose branches have been removed; as, specifically: (a) A carriage pole, a wooden bar extending from the front axle of a carriage between the wheel horses, by which the carriage is guided and held back. (b) A flag pole, a pole on which a flag is supported. (c) A Maypole. See Maypole. (d) A barber's pole, a pole painted in stripes, used as a sign by barbers and hairdressers. (e) A pole on which climbing beans, hops, or other vines, are trained.
Polenoun
A measuring stick; also, a measure of length equal to 5 yards, or a square measure equal to 30 square yards; a rod; a perch.
Polenoun
Either extremity of an axis of a sphere; especially, one of the extremities of the earth's axis; as, the north pole.
Polenoun
A point upon the surface of a sphere equally distant from every part of the circumference of a great circle; or the point in which a diameter of the sphere perpendicular to the plane of such circle meets the surface. Such a point is called the pole of that circle; as, the pole of the horizon; the pole of the ecliptic; the pole of a given meridian.
Polenoun
One of the opposite or contrasted parts or directions in which a polar force is manifested; a point of maximum intensity of a force which has two such points, or which has polarity; as, the poles of a magnet; the north pole of a needle.
Polenoun
The firmament; the sky.
Polenoun
See Polarity, and Polar, n.
Poleverb
To furnish with poles for support; as, to pole beans or hops.
Poleverb
To convey on poles; as, to pole hay into a barn.
Poleverb
To impel by a pole or poles, as a boat.
Poleverb
To stir, as molten glass, with a pole.
Polenoun
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
Polenoun
a native or inhabitant of Poland
Polenoun
one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions;
Polenoun
a linear measure of 16.5 feet
Polenoun
a square rod of land
Polenoun
one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere
Polenoun
one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface
Polenoun
a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves
Polenoun
a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting
Polenoun
one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated
Poleverb
propel with a pole;
Poleverb
support on poles;
Poleverb
deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole
Postnoun
A long dowel or plank protruding from the ground; a fencepost; a lightpost.
Postnoun
(construction) A stud; a two-by-four.
Postnoun
A pole in a battery.
Postnoun
(dentistry) A long, narrow piece inserted into a root canal to provide retention for a crown.
Postnoun
A prolonged final melody note, among moving harmony notes.
Postnoun
A printing paper size measuring 19.25 inches x 15.5 inches.
Postnoun
(sports) A goalpost.
Postnoun
(obsolete) The doorpost of a victualler's shop or inn, on which were chalked the scores of customers; hence, a score; a debt.
Postnoun
(obsolete) Each of a series of men stationed at specific places along a postroad, with responsibility for relaying letters and dispatches of the monarch (and later others) along the route.
Postnoun
(dated) A station, or one of a series of stations, established for the refreshment and accommodation of travellers on some recognized route.
Postnoun
A military base; the place at which a soldier or a body of troops is stationed; also, the troops at such a station.
Postnoun
Someone who travels express along a set route carrying letters and dispatches; a courier.
Postnoun
An organisation for delivering letters, parcels etc., or the service provided by such an organisation.
Postnoun
A single delivery of letters; the letters or deliveries that make up a single batch delivered to one person or one address.
Postnoun
A message posted in an electronic or Internet forum.
Postnoun
A location on a basketball court near the basket.
Postnoun
(American football) A moderate to deep passing route in which a receiver runs 10-20 yards from the line of scrimmage straight down the field, then cuts toward the middle of the field (towards the facing goalposts) at a 45-degree angle.
Postnoun
(obsolete) Haste or speed, like that of a messenger or mail carrier.
Postnoun
(obsolete) One who has charge of a station, especially a postal station.
Postnoun
An assigned station; a guard post.
Postnoun
An appointed position in an organization, job.
Postnoun
Post-production.
Postverb
(transitive) To hang (a notice) in a conspicuous manner for general review.
Postverb
To hold up to public blame or reproach; to advertise opprobriously; to denounce by public proclamation.
Postverb
(accounting) To carry (an account) from the journal to the ledger.
Postverb
To inform; to give the news to; to make acquainted with the details of a subject; often with up.
Postverb
To pay (a blind).
Postverb
To put content online, usually through a publicly accessible mean, such as a video channel, gallery, message board, blog etc.
Postverb
To travel with relays of horses; to travel by post horses, originally as a courier.
Postverb
To travel quickly; to hurry.
Postverb
(UK) To send (an item of mail etc.) through the postal service.
Postverb
(horse-riding) To rise and sink in the saddle, in accordance with the motion of the horse, especially in trotting.
Postverb
(Internet) To publish (a message) to a newsgroup, forum, blog, etc.
Postverb
To enter (a name) on a list, as for service, promotion, etc.
Postverb
To assign to a station; to set; to place.
Postadverb
With the post, on post-horses; express, with speed, quickly
Postadverb
Sent via the postal service.
Postpreposition
After; especially after a significant event that has long-term ramifications.
Postadjective
Hired to do what is wrong; suborned.
Postnoun
A piece of timber, metal, or other solid substance, fixed, or to be fixed, firmly in an upright position, especially when intended as a stay or support to something else; a pillar; as, a hitching post; a fence post; the posts of a house.
Postnoun
The doorpost of a victualer's shop or inn, on which were chalked the scores of customers; hence, a score; a debt.
Postnoun
The place at which anything is stopped, placed, or fixed; a station.
Postnoun
A messenger who goes from station; an express; especially, one who is employed by the government to carry letters and parcels regularly from one place to another; a letter carrier; a postman.
Postnoun
An established conveyance for letters from one place or station to another; especially, the governmental system in any country for carrying and distributing letters and parcels; the post office; the mail; hence, the carriage by which the mail is transported.
Postnoun
Haste or speed, like that of a messenger or mail carrier.
Postnoun
One who has charge of a station, especially of a postal station.
Postnoun
A station, office, or position of service, trust, or emolument; as, the post of duty; the post of danger.
Postnoun
A size of printing and writing paper. See the Table under Paper.
Postverb
To attach to a post, a wall, or other usual place of affixing public notices; to placard; as, to post a notice; to post playbills.
Postverb
To hold up to public blame or reproach; to advertise opprobriously; to denounce by public proclamation; as, to post one for cowardice.
Postverb
To enter (a name) on a list, as for service, promotion, or the like.
Postverb
To assign to a station; to set; to place; as, to post a sentinel.
Postverb
To carry, as an account, from the journal to the ledger; as, to post an account; to transfer, as accounts, to the ledger.
Postverb
To place in the care of the post; to mail; as, to post a letter.
Postverb
To inform; to give the news to; to make (one) acquainted with the details of a subject; - often with up.
Postverb
To travel with post horses; figuratively, to travel in haste.
Postverb
To rise and sink in the saddle, in accordance with the motion of the horse, esp. in trotting.
Postadverb
With post horses; hence, in haste; as, to travel post.
Postnoun
the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand;
Postnoun
military installation at which a body of troops is stationed;
Postnoun
a job in an organization;
Postnoun
an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position;
Postnoun
United States aviator who in 1933 made the first solo flight around the world (1899-1935)
Postnoun
United States female author who wrote a book and a syndicated newspaper column on etiquette (1872-1960)
Postnoun
United States manufacturer of breakfast cereals and Postum (1854-1914)
Postnoun
any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered;
Postnoun
a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track);
Postnoun
the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office;
Postnoun
the delivery and collection of letters and packages;
Postverb
affix in a public place or for public notice;
Postverb
publicize with, or as if with, a poster;
Postverb
assign to a post; put into a post;
Postverb
assign to a station
Postverb
display, as of records in sports games
Postverb
enter on a public list
Postverb
transfer (entries) from one account book to another
Postverb
ride Western style and bob up and down in the saddle in in rhythm with a horse's trotting gait
Postverb
mark with a stake;
Postverb
put up;
Postverb
cause to be directed or transmitted to another place;
Postverb
mark or expose as infamous;
Postnoun
a long, sturdy piece of timber or metal set upright in the ground and used as a support or marker
Postnoun
a goalpost
Postnoun
a starting post or winning post.
Postnoun
a piece of writing, image, or other item of content published online, typically on a blog or social media website or application
Postnoun
the official service or system that delivers letters and parcels
Postnoun
letters and parcels delivered
Postnoun
a single collection or delivery of mail
Postnoun
used in names of newspapers
Postnoun
each of a series of couriers who carried mail on horseback between fixed stages.
Postnoun
a person or vehicle that carries mail.
Postnoun
a position of paid employment; a job
Postnoun
a place where someone is on duty or where a particular activity is carried out
Postnoun
a place where a soldier or police officer is stationed or which they patrol
Postnoun
a force stationed at a permanent position or camp; a garrison.
Postnoun
a local group in an organization of military veterans.
Postnoun
the status or rank of full-grade captain in the Royal Navy
Postverb
display (a notice) in a public place
Postverb
put notices on or in
Postverb
announce or publish (something, especially a financial result)
Postverb
publish the name of (a member of the armed forces) as missing or dead
Postverb
publish (a piece of writing, image, or other item of content) online, typically on a blog or social media website or application
Postverb
(of a player or team) achieve or record (a particular score or result)
Postverb
send (a letter or parcel) via the postal system
Postverb
(in bookkeeping) enter (an item) in a ledger
Postverb
complete (a ledger) by entering items.
Postverb
travel with relays of horses
Postverb
travel with haste; hurry
Postverb
send (someone) to a place to take up an appointment
Postverb
station (someone, especially a soldier or police officer) in a particular place
Postadverb
with haste
Postpreposition
subsequent to; after
