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jill-poke

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1n. — Maritimes

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Quotations

1908

A "jill-poke," a pet aversion of drivers, is a log with one end lodged on the bank and the other thrust out into the stream.

2n. — Esp. B.C.

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Quotations

1942

[A] jill-poke [is] a prop, which when motion is started will cause an object to move in another direction.

1945

Jill Pokes or single sticks are used . . . from time to time [to keep flat booms from grounding] but are usually considered a temporary arrangement.

1965

The floathouse was of great advantage . . . since it was necessary only to . . . run a couple of lines to trees on the shore, rig a couple of long poles, "gilpokes," to keep the float away from the beach. . . .