English noun: magnetic pole | |||
1. | magnetic pole (location) either of two points where the lines of force of the Earth's magnetic field are vertical | ||
Broader (hypernym) | geographic point, geographical point | ||
2. | magnetic pole (artifact) one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated | ||
Synonyms | pole | ||
Broader (hypernym) | end, terminal | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | negative magnetic pole, negative pole, north-seeking pole, positive magnetic pole, positive pole, south-seeking pole | ||
Part meronym | magnet | ||