intransitive verb
Definition: To move a boat or raft forward by pushing it with a long, slender stick, or to use ski sticks to help with speed.
Example: They had to pole the canoe across the river.
noun
Definition: A long, thin piece of wood or other material that is often used for support or as a marker.
Example: He used a pole to help him cross the river.
transitive verb
Definition: To push or move something using a long, slender object, often used in water or to support plants.
Example: The workers were poling the boat down the river using long poles.