what is a barge pole
A barge pole is the long pole that bargees would use to move a barge before motors were fitted. The pole would be used to push against anything, even the bottom of the river which would have covered in effluent in the days when the sewage drained straight into rivers.asically it's a long pole used by people on narrow boats on canals or river barges to push the boat in the desired direction when the rudder is not enough. A barge pole is about 10ft in length hence the full saying I wouldn't touch that with a 10ft barge pole. Dad's found yer scoo'er Â· 8 years ago.
Noun. 1. barge pole-a long pole used to propel or guide a barge; I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole. pole-a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic.oun. 1. barge pole-a long pole used to propel or guide a barge; I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole. pole-a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic.