smoke pole

C1Firearms

(slang, historical)A long gun, such as a rifle or musket, often associated with black powder use.

Example

• The reenactor carried an authentic smoke pole to the event.
• He cleaned his smoke pole after a day of hunting.

C2Structures

(technical)The central, vertical support of a teepee or a ridgepole in traditional dwellings.

Example

• The teepee's stability depends on the strength of its smoke pole.
• They used a sturdy smoke pole to construct the ridge of the shelter.

B2Outdoors

(practical)A long stick with a burning tip, used to repel insects.

Example

• They lit the smoke pole to keep the mosquitoes away.
• Camping in the woods, they relied on a smoke pole for insect control.

C2Slang

(vulgar)A crude term for performing oral sex on a man.