utilitypole
nounUK /juːˈtɪləti pəʊl/
US /juːˈtɪləti poʊl/
A tall wooden or metal pole that holds up wires for electricity or phones.
A bird sat on top of the utility pole near our house.
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2. A pole used to support streetlights or traffic signals.
The city replaced the old utility pole with a new one holding a brighter streetlight.
3. A pole carrying fiber-optic or internet cables.
Workers climbed the utility pole to connect the new internet line.
4. A landmark or meeting spot in a neighborhood.
We agreed to meet by the utility pole at the corner.