pole position

  • 101pole — I [[t]poʊl[/t]] n. v. poled, pol•ing 1) a long, cylindrical, often slender piece of wood, metal, etc 2) dial. a tapering piece of wood or other material that extends from the front axle of a vehicle between the animals drawing it 3) spo the… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 102POSITION — s. f. Lieu, point où une chose est placée ; manière dont elle est placée, situation. La position des lieux n est pas juste, n est pas bien indiquée dans cette carte. La position d une ville. La position en est riante. Je n aime pas la position de …

    Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)

  • 103Pole, John de la, Duke of Suffolk — (1442–1491)    Because of the influence he exercised in East Anglia, John de la Pole, second duke of Suffolk, was courted by all sides in the civil wars, even though he seems to have been a man of little political ability.    His father, William… …

    Encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses

  • 104pole — [1] One end, either North or South, of a magnet. See negative pole north pole positive pole south pole [2] A post or long shaft. [3] The best starting position in an auto race. It is the inside space on the first row of drivers. Most races begin… …

    Dictionary of automotive terms

  • 105Pole, William de la, Duke of Suffolk — (1396–1450)    As first minister of HENRY VI,William de la Pole, duke of Suffolk, so monopolized royal favor that Richard PLANTAGENET, duke of York, believed himself unjustly excluded from his rightful place in government and undertook efforts to …

    Encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses

  • 106Pôle Paris Alternance — PPA est le Pôle Paris Alternance, école de commerce d excellence française 100 % en alternance. Elle propose 1 cycle Bachelor (Bac à Bac+3); 1 cycle Master of Science (Bac+3 à Bac+5); 11 MBA spécialisés en alternance; 7 Masters of science.… …

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  • 107Pole der südlichen Hemisphäre — Karte der Antarktis mit dem Südpol Geographischer Südpol, links die US Flagge, in der Mitte eine Gedenktafel, die Stange rechts im Bild kennzeichnet die Polachse …

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  • 108pole buoy — a float with an upright stick to mark the position of stationary fishing gear (Newfoundland) …

    Dictionary of ichthyology

  • 109List of Indianapolis 500 pole-sitters — Winners of the Pole position for the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. The pole position is the first starting position, and is held in high prestige at Indianapolis. Due to the nature of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500, the polesitter is normally… …

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  • 110Old Pulteney Row To The Pole — The Old Pulteney Row To The Pole is an expedition which successfully navigated a rowing boat to the North Magnetic Pole at 78°35.7N 104°11.9W, the position certified in 1996.[1] It is believed to be the only polar expedition to feature rowing… …

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