barge pole
Flatboat propulsion rod
A barge pole is a long pole used to propel or steer a flat-bottomed boat.
The phrase wouldn't touch it with a barge pole (or ten-foot pole in American English) means refusing any involvement with something distasteful, dangerous, or dubious: I wouldn't touch that investment opportunity with a barge pole.
- scowFlat-bottomed cargo vessel
- longboatLong, narrow rowing vessel
- pushForce something away
- push offDepart, often rudely
- rebuffAbrupt, curt rejection
towpath · boating · avoid · steer clear · narrowboat · canal boat · reject · fluvial · punt · decline · distance · refusal · riverboat · tool · reach · keep away · keep at bay · lever
barge poleoar
Lever for watercraft
paddle · outboard motor · scull · propeller · sail
barge poleopen arms
Welcoming body language
welcome mat · red carpet · warm embrace · magnet · invitation
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