# totem pole

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A Native American sculpture found in the Pacific Northwest, made by carving trees, and usually displaying symbolic figures that represent clan lineage, cultural beliefs, or historical events.
2. A hierarchy or ranking of importance.

## Source
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