north pole

noun — 2 senses

north pole

noun

UK /ˌnɔːθ ˈpəʊl/ · US /ˌnɔɹθ ˈpoʊl/

1

The northernmost point on celestial bodies other than Earth.

2

Electrical engineering, Electromagnetism, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics The positive pole of a magnetic dipole that seeks geographic north.

Synonyms: positive pole, north-seeking pole, N-pole
Antonyms: negative pole, south pole, south-seeking pole, S-pole

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