South Pole (redirected from Geographic South Pole)

South Pole n. 1. a. The southern end of the earth's axis of rotation, a point in Antarctica. b. The celestial zenith of this terrestrial point. c. south pole The southern end of the axis of rotation of a planet or other celestial body. 2. south pole The south-seeking magnetic pole of a straight magnet.

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South Pole

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1. (Placename) the southernmost point on the earth's axis, at the latitude of 90°S

2. (Astronomy) Astronomy the point of intersection, in the constellation Octans, of the earth's extended axis and the southern half of the celestial sphere

3. (Physics / General Physics) (usually not capitals) the south-seeking pole of a freely suspended magnet

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South Pole The southern end of the Earth's axis of rotation, located at 90° south latitude at a point in Antarctica. See more at axis.

South Pole

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South Pole - the southernmost point of the Earth's axis Antarctic continent, Antarctica - an extremely cold continent at the south pole almost entirely below the Antarctic Circle; covered by an ice cap up to 13,000 feet deep; "Antarctica is twice the size of Australia"

Translations

South Pole n the South Pole → il polo sud

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