tentpole

English

noun
Definitions
  • One of the poles used to hold up a tent.
  • (US) A large-scale entertainment production that is a major source of revenue for its studio, television network, or investors.

Etymology

Compound from English tent + English pole (head).

Origin

English

pole

Gloss

head

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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