greasy pole (English, noun)
expansion: greasy pole (countable and uncountable, plural greasy poles)
Senses:
glosses: A sporting event that involves staying on, climbing up, walking over or otherwise traversing a pole that has been made slippery.
tags: countable
uncountable
glosses: The slippery pole used in the event.
tags: countable
uncountable
glosses: The work and scheming that leads to the position of prime minister or other leadership position.
tags: countable
figuratively
uncountable
Forms:
form: greasy poles
tags: plural