south pole
south pole
Definition
south pole
noun
- the place where the southern rotational axis intersects the surface of a planet, moon, etc.
- the zenith of such a place; esp., the zenith (south celestial pole) of this place on the earth
- that end of a straight magnet that points to the south when the magnet hangs free
- the place on the earth where its southern rotational axis intersects its surface
south pole
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- reach: Other members of the expedition climbed Mount Erebus and reached the south magnetic pole.
Adjective modifier
- magnetic: Other members of the expedition climbed Mount Erebus and reached the south magnetic pole.
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