The term 'boat propelled with a pole' can be summarized as a GONDOLA, which is a seven-letter word. A GONDOLA is a traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat, propelled by a single oar at the stern and steered with a long pole. It is typically used for public transport in the Venice Lagoon, in Italy. Gondolas are also used in other parts of the world, such as in the canals of Amsterdam, in the United States, and in some parts of Asia.