noun
1. either of two points where the lines of force of the Earth's magnetic field are vertical
• Hypernyms: ↑geographic point, ↑geographical point
2. one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated
• Syn: ↑pole
• Hyponyms: ↑negative magnetic pole, ↑negative pole, ↑south-seeking pole, ↑positive pole, ↑positive magnetic pole, ↑north-seeking pole
• Part Holonyms: ↑magnet
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noun, pl ⋯ poles [count]
1 : an area near either the North or South Pole of the Earth toward which the needle of a compass points
2 : either one of the two ends of a magnet
Useful english dictionary. 2012.