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Pole Star — n the Pole Star a star that is almost directly over the North Pole and that can be seen from the northern part of the world … Dictionary of contemporary English
pole|star — «POHL STAHR», noun. 1. the North Star, a star that is almost directly above the North Pole, and was formerly much used as a guide by sailors. SYNONYM(S): Polaris. 2. a guiding principle; guide. 3. Figurative. the center of attraction, interest,… … Useful english dictionary
Pole Star — ► NOUN ▪ a fairly bright star located within one degree of the celestial north pole, in the constellation Ursa Minor … English terms dictionary
Pole star — For other uses, see Polestar (disambiguation). North Star redirects here. For other uses, see North Star (disambiguation). A French navisphere : a type of celestial globe formerly used for navigation at sea The term Pole Star usually refers to… … Wikipedia
pole star — noun the brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it • Syn: ↑Polaris, ↑North Star, ↑polar star, ↑polestar • Instance Hypernyms: ↑variable star, ↑variable, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Pole Star — /ˈpoʊl sta/ (say pohl stah) noun 1. the star closest to either celestial pole at any particular time, used as a marker of the pole; which star is the Pole Star changes over long periods of time due to the earth s precession. 2. Also, North Star.… …
Pole Star — noun the Pole Star a star that is almost directly over the North Pole and that can be seen from the northern part of the world … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
pole star — /ˈpoʊl sta/ (say pohl stah) noun a guiding principle. {from Pole Star} …
Pole Star — noun The star nearest to Earths axis when extended above the North Pole: currently Polaris, formerly . Syn: North Star … Wiktionary
pole star — North Star, star above the North Pole … English contemporary dictionary
