pole vs hold

pole and hold both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pole	Yes	No	Yes	No
hold	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, hold is a hypernym of pole; that is, hold is a word with a broader meaning than pole:

Other hypernyms of pole include hold up, support, sustain.

pole (noun)	hold (noun)
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic	the act of grasping
one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated	the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting	a cell in a jail or prison
a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves	the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions	a stronghold
one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface	power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere	understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
a linear measure of 16.5 feet	a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
a square rod of land	time during which some action is awaited

pole (verb)	hold (verb)
deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole	keep from exhaling or expelling
propel with a pole	keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
support on poles	hold the attention of
	assert or affirm
	remain committed to
	declare to be
	bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
	be in accord; be in agreement
	aim, point, or direct
	protect against a challenge or attack
	drink alcohol without showing ill effects
	have or hold in one's hands or grip
	be the physical support of; carry the weight of
	support or hold in a certain manner
	to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
	cover as for protection against noise or smell
	organize or be responsible for
	maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
	cause to come to an abrupt stop
	have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
	secure and keep for possible future use or application
	have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
	arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
	keep from departing
	take and maintain control over, often by violent means
	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
	cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
	remain in a certain state, position, or condition
	be valid, applicable, or true
	be pertinent or relevant or applicable
	have room for; hold without crowding
	have as a major characteristic
	resist or confront with resistance
	stop dealing with
	contain or hold; have within
	be capable of holding or containing