north-seeking pole

noun

north-seek·​ing pole ˈnȯrth-ˈsē-kiŋ- How to pronounce north-seeking pole (audio)

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of north-seeking pole was circa 1920

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“North-seeking pole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/north-seeking%20pole. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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north-seeking pole

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