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pole vs propel

propel vs pole

pole is a noun but propel is not a noun.

pole and propel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pole Yes No Yes No
propel No No Yes No
As verbs, propel is a hypernym of pole; that is, propel is a word with a broader meaning than pole:
  • pole: propel with a pole
  • propel: cause to move forward with force
Other hypernyms of pole include impel.
pole (noun) propel (noun)
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated
a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting
a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves
one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions
one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface
one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere
a linear measure of 16.5 feet
a square rod of land
pole (verb) propel (verb)
deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole cause to move forward with force
propel with a pole give an incentive for action
support on poles
Difference between pole and propel

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