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South Pole

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Noun

1. south pole

the southernmost point of the Earth's axis

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South Pole

see synonyms of south pole
noun
1. 
the southernmost point on the earth's axis, at the latitude of 90°S
2. astronomy
the point of intersection, in the constellation Octans, of the earth's extended axis and the southern half of the celestial sphere
3. (usually not capitals)
the south-seeking pole of a freely suspended magnet

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South Pole

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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.  [S- P-]
the place on the earth where its southern rotational axis intersects its surface
: in full South Terrestrial Pole

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South Pole

see synonyms of south pole
n.
1.
a. The southern end of the earth's axis of rotation, a point in Antarctica.
b. The celestial zenith of this terrestrial point.
c. south pole The southern end of the axis of rotation of a planet or other celestial body.
2. south pole The south-seeking magnetic pole of a straight magnet.

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