hydro pole

noun

A utility pole.

Meanings

nounhydro pole (plural hydro poles)

plural hydro poles

  1. CanadaA utility pole.

Synonyms & antonyms

Origin

From hydroelectric, because utility poles in Canada commonly belong to hydroelectric companies.

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