Pole and Stripe

Pole

Pole noun - A long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic.

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Stripe and pole are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stripe" instead a noun "Pole".

Nearby Words: poled, poling

Stripe noun - A line or long narrow section differing in color from the background.

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Pole and stripe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pole" instead a noun "Stripe".

Nearby Words: striped, striated, stripy, striping, stria

thick	thick pole	thick stripe
long	long pole	long stripe
light	light pole	light stripe
large	large pole	large stripe
Other adjectives: big, double, various, wide, vertical.

This was in fact the origin of the iconic barber's pole, which dates back to medieval times; the red stripe represents bloody bandages, with the blue stripe being a much more recent addition that began in the United States (due to the national colors) and has spread from there.

Source: Not That Kind of Doctor

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