bamboo pole

Hollow grass stick

A bamboo pole is a long, straight section of bamboo stem used for fishing, construction, carrying loads, or as a plant stake.

The hollow, lightweight stalks of bamboo make durable poles: He balanced two baskets on a bamboo pole across his shoulders.

In pole vaulting, bamboo poles preceded modern fiberglass.

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Hollow cylindrical conductor

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Structural metal member

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G