telephone pole

/ˌtɛləˈfoʊn poʊl/
/ˈtelɪfəʊn pəʊl/
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Other forms: telephone poles

Definitions of telephone pole
  1. noun
    tall pole supporting telephone wires
    synonyms: telegraph pole, telegraph post
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    type of:
    post
    an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position
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