There are two general types of light pole shapes: square and round. Square poles have four corners whereas round poles are cylindrical. Round poles are more wind-resistant than square poles because square poles have flat sides. In the case of round poles, the wind can pass around the pole. This also makes round poles less prone to vibration. More @Wikipedia
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