pole-guard

noun

A device that protects a worker from accidentally touching a bare conductor.

Meanings

nounpole-guard (plural pole-guards)

plural pole-guards · alternative pole guard

  1. A device that protects a worker from accidentally touching a bare conductor.
  2. A device that protects a pole-mounted transformer from wildlife.
  3. A plate that is attached to the base of a pole to protect it from vehicular damage.
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APA

pole-guard. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pole-guard

MLA

“pole-guard.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pole-guard. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pole-guard,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pole-guard.

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