south pole
Definition of south pole
1a often capitalized S&P : the southernmost point of the earthb : the zenith of the heavens as viewed from the south terrestrial pole
2 of a magnet : the pole that points toward the south
From the M-W Editors
14th Century
First Known Use of south pole
14th century
SOUTH POLE Defined for Kids
south pole
Definition of south pole for Students
1 : the most southern point of the earth : the southern end of the earth's axis
2 : the end of a magnet that points toward the south when the magnet is free to swing
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