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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cross-pole

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.16 in modern English

Syllables
cross-pole
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A pole that runs horizontally between two supports or is supported by a central support.

noun

One of two poles that cross over one another.

noun

A type of antenna that utilises cross-polarisation; an antenna in which the sending and receiving waves are orthogonal to one another.

Etymology

Shortening of cross-polarisation.

Inflected Forms

cross-poles (plural)

Questions

What does cross-pole mean?
A pole that runs horizontally between two supports or is supported by a central support.
Where does cross-pole come from?
Shortening of cross-polarisation.

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