noun.
A West Indian dance contest, in which participants must dance under a pole which is lowered successively until only one participant can successfully pass under, without falling. It is often performed at celebrations, such as weddings.
noun.
An spiritual region where certain classes of souls were supposed to await the last judgment.
noun.
Hence: Any real or imaginary place of restraint or confinement; a prison.
noun.
A state of waiting, or uncertainty, in which final judgment concerning the outcome of a decision is postponed, perhaps indefinitely; neglect for an indefinite time.
noun.
A border or margin.