poleward - Definition and Meaning

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(adjective)

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directed or going towards either the North Pole or South Pole

examples

there has been a poleward shift in the tropical storm tracks

(adverb)

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towards or in the direction of the North or South Pole

examples

many marine species are moving poleward into cooler waters

crop pests continue to march polewards as the Earth warms