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North Pole

North Pole


North Pole  

n.  

    1. The northern end of the earth's axis of rotation, a point in the Arctic Ocean.

    2. The celestial zenith of this terrestrial point.

    3. 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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