slantedpole
nounUK /ˈslɑːntɪd pəʊl/
US /ˈslæntɪd poʊl/
A pole that leans to one side instead of standing straight up.
The tent fell over because one of its slanted poles was not pushed into the ground.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A fishing rod held at an angle to the water.
He cast his slanted pole toward the shady part of the river.
3. A pole used in a slanted position to prop something up.
They used a slanted pole to hold the shed door open.
4. A pole placed diagonally as part of a frame or structure.
The kite's frame was made with a slanted pole for extra strength.