beanpole
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bean·pole
(bēn′pōl′)n.
1. A thin pole used to support bean vines.
2. Informal A very tall, thin person.
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beanpole
(ˈbiːnˌpəʊl)n
1. (Horticulture) a tall stick or pole used to support bean plants
2. slang a tall thin person
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bean•pole
(ˈbinˌpoʊl)n.
1. a tall pole for a bean plant to climb on.
2. Informal. a tall, lanky person.
[1790–1800]
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