noun

beanpole

BEEN-pohl

Beanpole (noun) means a tall stake used to support climbing bean plants. Example: “He tied the young bean shoots to a row of beanpoles.”

noun

A tall stake used to support climbing bean plants.

"He tied the young bean shoots to a row of beanpoles."

Informally, a very tall, thin person.

"Her brother's a total beanpole — he must be six foot five."

How to use beanpole

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a garden stake for beans, or, informally, a tall skinny person.

When to use it

The "tall person" sense is informal and can be mildly teasing.

Word forms

beanpoles plural

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Etymology

From bean + pole, originally the literal stake used to support bean vines.

Rhymes for beanpole

ole hole vole mole sole pole cole dole role stole whole Poole

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Frequently asked questions

What does “beanpole” mean?

The word “beanpole” means a tall stake used to support climbing bean plants. In plain terms, either a garden stake for beans, or, informally, a tall skinny person.

How do you pronounce “beanpole”?

“Beanpole” is pronounced BEEN-pohl (/ˈbinˌpoʊl/ in IPA).

How do you use “beanpole” in a sentence?

Here is “beanpole” used in a sentence: “He tied the young bean shoots to a row of beanpoles.”

What part of speech is “beanpole”?

“Beanpole” is a noun.

How many meanings does “beanpole” have?

“Beanpole” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tall stake used to support climbing bean plants.