roughpole
nounUK /ˈrʌf.pəʊl/
US /ˈrʌf.poʊl/
A roughpole is a long, bumpy stick used for holding up a tent or fence.
The campers tied the canvas to a roughpole so their tent would stay up.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A rough, unpolished wooden bar used in old farm tools.
The farmer replaced the broken handle with a roughpole from the barn.
3. A person who is tough and not gentle in manner.
The old sailor was a roughpole who spoke loudly and never smiled.
4. A rough wooden pole used in traditional games for climbing or balancing.
The children took turns climbing the roughpole at the fair.