tentpole

See also: tent-pole and tent pole

English

Etymology

tent +‎ pole

Noun

tentpole (plural tentpoles)

One of the poles used to hold up a tent.
(US, attributive, figuratively, film, television, theater) A large-scale entertainment production that is a major source of revenue for its studio, television network, or investors.

Derived terms

tentpole movie
tentpole property

Translations

pole used to hold up a tent

German: Zeltstange f

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