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pole bean noun[ C ] mainly USuk /ˈpəʊl ˌbiːn/ us /ˈpoʊl ˌbiːn/(UK usuallyclimbing bean) a bean plant that grows upwards and is supported by sticks or another structure, or one of its seed cases or seeds that are eaten as a vegetable: Pole beans need a vertical support system to climb up. Pole beans grow on vines that are not strong enough to support the bulk of the plant. There is no point trying to grow climbing beans if they have nothing to climb up. The upright stalks of the corn make excellent supports for pole beans. Bush beans involve less work than pole beans, because they don't have to be staked or tied. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Beans & pulses aduki adzuki aquafaba azuki bean fava bean flageolet French bean frijole garbanzo bean pea petits pois pigeon pea pinto pinto bean split pea string bean sugar pea sugar snap pea tempeh |