'forepole' definitions:

Definition of 'forepole'

From: GCIDE
  • forepole \fore"pole`\ (f[=o]r"p[=o]l`), a. (Mining) One of the thick laths or poles driven horizontally ahead on top of a set of the main timbering in advancing a level in loose ground.
  • Syn: spile[4]; spill[2d]. [RDH]