To strike (the ball) very hard.
To propel by pushing with poles, to push with a pole.
To furnish with poles for support.
To identify something quite precisely using a telescope.
To convey on poles.
To stir, as molten glass, with a pole.
To induce piezoelectricity in (a substance) by aligning the dipoles.
A telescope used to identify birds, aeroplanes or wildlife.
Either of the two points on the earth's surface around which it rotates; also, similar points on any other rotating object.
A construction by which an animal is harnessed to a carriage.
A gun.
Either of the states that characterize a bipolar disorder.
A point of magnetic focus, especially each of the two opposing such points of a magnet (designated north and south).
A fixed point relative to other points or lines.
Originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes.
A type of basic fishing rod.
A long sports implement used for pole-vaulting; now made of glassfiber or carbon fiber, formerly also metal, bamboo and wood have been used.
Pole position.
For a meromorphic function f(z), any point a for which f(z)→∞ as z→a.
A unit of length, equal to a rod (¹⁄₄ chain or 5+¹⁄₂ yards).
A penis.
A contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves.
To play rugby in the prop position.
To support or shore up something.
To manually start the engine of a propeller-driven aircraft with no electric starter by pulling vigorously on one of the propeller blades using the hands, so that the propeller can catch ignition.
To position the feet of (a person) while sitting, lying down, or reclining so that the knees are elevated at a higher level.
The propeller of an aircraft.
An item placed within an advertisement in order to suggest a style of living etc.
An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform.
An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
Any of the seashells in the game of props.
A proposition, especially on an election-day ballot.
The player on either side of the hooker in a scrum.
propellant (“rocket fuel”)