foul pole

noun

One of the two poles marking the area inside which a fair ball may be hit. It stands above a foul line.

Meanings

nounfoul pole (plural foul poles)

plural foul poles

  1. ball gamesOne of the two poles marking the area inside which a fair ball may be hit. It stands above a foul line.
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