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pole-handled

pole-handled

6.5
A tool with a long pole attached to reach things
  • adjective
translation icon : con mango largo
  • A pole-handled net is essential for reaching debris floating in the middle of the pond.

Examples

  • The pole-handled shovel made it easier to dig deep holes in the garden.

  • She prefers using pole-handled brushes when painting ceilings and high walls.

  • The pole-handled broom made sweeping the floor much easier.

  • She prefers using a pole-handled shovel for digging in the garden.

  • A pole-handled net is essential for reaching debris floating in the middle of the pond.

  • The pole-handled shovel made it easier to dig deep holes in the garden.

  • She prefers using pole-handled brushes when painting ceilings and high walls.

Synonyms

long-handled
vspole-handled
2 3.2

A tool like a broom or pan with a longer handle to reach high places without bending

describes a long rigid pole fixed to the main part to ease use

How Long

long-handled
2 3.2
pole-handled
6.5
handheld
5 3.4

Surface Forms

pole-handled positive

Morphology

pole-handled = pole + handle (transparent) = pole + handle + ed

Formed from 'pole' + 'handle' with an adjectival '-ed' meaning 'having a handle that is a pole', which is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

Pole-handled combines pole ('long stick') and handle ('part you hold'), so it means 'with a long handle'. Think of a flagpole or a broom with a long stick; a pole-handled tool helps you reach or work at a distance.