beanpole

The definition of beanpole is a stick used to support a growing bean plant, or is a slang term for a person who is both tall and thin.

(noun)

  1. An example of a beanpole is the thin metal stick used by a farmer to keep his bean plants growing upright.
  2. An example of a beanpole is a tall, skinny supermodel.

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See beanpole in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. a long stick put upright for bean plants to climb on
  2. Informal a tall, lean person

See beanpole in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A thin pole used to support bean vines.
  2. Informal A very tall, thin person.

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