bargepole
noun [ C ] (also barge pole) uk/ˈbɑːdʒ.pəʊl/ us/ˈbɑːrdʒ.poʊl/
驳船钩杆
a long pole used to push a barge (= a flat boat) along through water or push away objects that are in its way
a ten-foot bargepole 十英尺长的驳船钩杆
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- He bought an 8 foot ash barge pole for his narrowboat.