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poleward, adv. and a.|ˈpəʊlwəd|
[f. pole n.2 + -ward.]
A. adv. Towards or in the direction of the (north or south) pole.
1875J. Croll Climate & T. viii. 139 To produce a general flow of the upper portion of the ocean poleward. 1895J. W. Powell Physiogr. Proc. 2 The air about the equator rises, and flows poleward in both directions.
B. adj. Directed or tending towards the pole.
1881W. C. Ley in Nature XXIV. 8/2 The pole-ward, and..eastward movements of the atmosphere. 1901Dundee Advert. 14 Jan. 5 Plans for the Poleward journey in the Fram. |