General Definition: 1. Any medium-sized vertical cylindrical object, or any thing or any action directly or indirectly associated with this, especially a pole. As a Noun: 1. A shape or an object with flat circular ends and long straight sides. English = cylinder. 2. A long, thin, straight object made of metal, wood, or some other hard substance which usually has one end stick in the ground. English = pole. 3. A long, round, medium-sized hollow cylinder, usually made of metal or plastic, through which a liquid or gas can flow. English = pipe, tube.