pogo stick

See also: pogo-stick

English
A pogo stick

Etymology

An acronym of the surnames of German inventors Max Pohlig and Ernst Gottschall, trademarked.

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Noun

pogo stick (plural pogo sticks)

  1. A toy, used for hopping up and down on, consisting of a pole with a T-bar handle at one end, and spring-loaded footpads on the other.
  2. (aviation, informal) Synonym of tailstand
    • 1959, Aviation Storekeeper 3 & 2, United States. Bureau of Naval Personnel, page 394:
      An internal cargo handling winch and “pogo stick” are provided for handling cargo inside the main cargo area.

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