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north pole

north pole (plural north poles)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. geography navigation 
Same as  north magnetic pole


2. north end of axis of rotation: the north end of the axis of rotation of a planet or other astronomical object

3. point at northern extension of Earth's axis: the point at infinity along the northern extension of one end of the Earth's axis of rotation

4. 
Another spelling of  North Pole


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