magnetic pole

/mægˈnɛdɪk ˌpoʊl/

Other forms: magnetic poles

Definitions of magnetic pole

1. noun

   either of two points where the lines of force of the Earth's magnetic field are vertical
   type of:

   geographic point, geographical point

   a point on the surface of the Earth
2. noun

   one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated
   synonyms: pole

   types:

   negative magnetic pole, negative pole, south-seeking pole

   the pole of a magnet that points toward the south when the magnet is suspended freely

   north-seeking pole, positive magnetic pole, positive pole

   the pole of a magnet that points toward the north when the magnet is suspended freely

   type of:

   end, terminal

   either extremity of something that has length