πόλος

Etymology
From : *kʷól-os > *pól-os.

Noun

 * 1) pivot, hinge, axis, pole
 * 2) axis of the celestial sphere
 * 3)  pole star
 * 4) celestial sphere, vault of heaven
 * 5) orbit of a star
 * 6) center of the circular threshing floor
 * 7) pole passing through the axletree of a carriage
 * 8) concave sundial, on which the shadow was cast by the gnomon
 * 9) headdress worn by goddesses
 * 10)  dowel
 * 11) windlass, capstan

Noun

 * 1) pole
 * Βόρειος Πόλος North Pole
 * 1) post