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North Pole n. 1. a. The northern end of the earth's axis of rotation, a point in the Arctic Ocean. b. The celestial zenith of this terrestrial point. c. north pole The northern end of the axis of rotation of a planet or other celestial body. 2. north pole The north-seeking magnetic pole of a straight magnet.

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North Pole

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1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) the northernmost point on the earth's axis, at a latitude of 90°N

2. (Astronomy) Also called north celestial pole Astronomy the point of intersection of the earth's extended axis and the northern half of the celestial sphere, lying about 1° from Polaris

3. (Physics / General Physics) (usually not capitals) the pole of a freely suspended magnet, which is attracted to the earth's magnetic North Pole

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North Pole The northern end of the Earth's axis of rotation, located at 90° north latitude at a point in the Arctic Ocean. See more at axis.

North Pole

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Noun

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North Pole - the northernmost point of the Earth's axis

Translations

North Pole n the North Pole → il Polo Nord

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