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07:39 Sep 12, 2003 |
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO] Fisheries / fishing | |||||||
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5 +5 | fishing pole is usually wood, fishing rod is more flexible |
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5 +1 | No difference; they're synonyms |
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No difference; they're synonyms Explanation: As far as I am aware, there is no difference between these words; they are synonyms. However, "fishing rod" is used much more frequently than "fishing pole". |
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fishing pole is usually wood, fishing rod is more flexible Explanation: A pole is used for regular drop the line in the water fishing. A rod is used for casting, to throw the bait out farther. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 13 mins (2003-09-12 07:53:19 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Definitions from Random House Dictionary: fishing rod a long, slender, cylindrical, flexible rod usually made of bamboo, steel, or fiberglass, for use with a reel and line in catching fish. fishing pole a long, slender rod of wood or other material with a line and hook fastened to one end for use in catching fish. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 14 mins (2003-09-12 07:54:36 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- And, as you can see from the definitions, a rod usually has a reel (as in rod and reel), which is used, as I mention above, for casting. There is no meaningful difference in frequency of use - pole is used to refer to pole, and rod to rod. |
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