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The flag hung from a tall pole.
What does Pole mean?
A pole is a long thin object or an end point of Earth.
Dictionary definition
A long, thin piece of wood, metal, or another material; also one of the earth's far northern or southern points.
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The map showed the North Pole at the top of the globe.
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The word pole can describe both a physical object and a geographic point.
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MeaningPole means A pole is a long thin object or an end point of Earth.
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Synonyms
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postA strong upright support.
rodA long thin bar or stick.
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A pole is a long thin object or an end point of Earth.
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Pole is not the same as base. Pole means a pole is a long thin object or an end point of Earth.
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Read this model sentence: The map showed the North Pole at the top of the globe. Clue words: map, showed, north. Underline clue words that show why pole fits instead of base. Now write one new sentence that shows pole without using the word pole. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show pole?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The map showed the North Pole at the top of the globe." Why does pole fit better than base?
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