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south pole Definition

south pole

noun

  1. the place where the southern rotational axis intersects the surface of a planet, moon, etc.
  2. the zenith of such a place; esp., the zenith (south celestial pole) of this place on the earth
  3. that end of a straight magnet that points to the south when the magnet hangs free
  4. 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.