English edit

Etymology 1 edit

Noun edit

cross-pole (plural cross-poles)

  1. A pole that runs horizontally between two supports or is supported by a central support.
  2. One of two poles that cross over one another.

Etymology 2 edit

Shortening of cross-polarisation.

Noun edit

cross-pole (plural cross-poles)

  1. A type of antenna that utilises cross-polarisation; an antenna in which the sending and receiving waves are orthogonal to one another.