grabpole

Etymology

From grab + pole.

grabpole means A pole, usually fitted vertically, found on public transport vehicles such as train carriages, buses and trams, for passengers to hold when standing. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 93 out of 100.

noun

A pole, usually fitted vertically, found on public transport vehicles such as train carriages, buses and trams, for passengers to hold when standing.“Draught screens are fitted at the vestibule and at the service ends. Grabpoles are incorporated in each screen.”