pole-pad

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Synonyms: polehead, poll pad, pole-cat

Antonyms: polehead, poll pad, pole-cat

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|basketball}} A [[protective]] [[pad]] that is [[install]]ed on the [[pole]] of [[basketball]] [[hoop]] to [[keep]] a [[player]] [[safe]] during [[gameplay]].
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} A [[stuffed]] [[leather]] [[pad]] that is [[fastened]] on the [[end]] of the [[pole]] of a field-carriage to [[prevent]] [[injury]] to a [[horse]].

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