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- pronunciation:
- north
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definition 1: |
the point on the earth's surface that is intersected by the northern end of the earth's rotational axis.
- similar words:
- arctic
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definition 2: |
(l.c.) the analogous point on any planet, moon, or the like.
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definition 3: |
the point on the celestial sphere that is intersected by a northward extension of the earth's axis.
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definition 4: |
(l.c.) see "magnetic pole."
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