poleward

pole·ward

[pohl-werd]
adverb
1.
Also, pole·wards. toward a pole of the earth; toward the North or South Pole.
adjective
2.
facing or moving toward the North or South Pole.

Origin:
1870–75; pole2 + -ward

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