"grabpole" meaning in All languages combined

See grabpole on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: grabpoles [plural]
Etymology: From grab + pole. Etymology templates: {{af|en|grab|pole}} grab + pole Head templates: {{en-noun}} grabpole (plural grabpoles)
  1. A pole, usually fitted vertically, found on public transport vehicles such as train carriages, buses and trams, for passengers to hold when standing. Coordinate_terms: handlebar, handrail
    Sense id: en-grabpole-en-noun-Rrb11Ybh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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          "word": "handlebar"
        },
        {
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        }
      ],
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            [
              69,
              78
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          ],
          "ref": "1960 March, “Restaurant Cars for British Railways”, in Railway Magazine, page 155:",
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        ],
        [
          "tram",
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        ],
        [
          "passenger",
          "passenger"
        ]
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        ],
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          "tram"
        ],
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          "passenger"
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    }
  ],
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