1. (noun)range pole, ranging pole, flagpole surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors Synonyms: rangepole, flagpole, flagstaff, ranging pole
2. (noun)flagpole, flagstaff a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised Synonyms: rangepole, flagpole, flagstaff, ranging pole