polestar (Meaning)

Wordnet

polestar (n)

the brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it

Webster

polestar (n.)

Polaris, or the north star. See North star, under North.

A guide or director.

polestar Sentence Examples

  1. The polestar served as a guiding beacon for sailors navigating the vast oceans.
  2. The polestar remained constant in the sky, providing a fixed point of reference.
  3. Astronomers used the polestar to determine their latitude and longitude.
  4. Ancient explorers relied on the polestar to orient themselves in unfamiliar territories.
  5. The polestar acted as a celestial compass, pointing northward.
  6. The concept of a polestar transcends astronomy; it can represent anything that provides guidance and direction.
  7. In life, we can find our own polestar in the form of mentors, role models, or principles.
  8. The polestar reminds us that even in times of uncertainty, there is always a fixed point to anchor ourselves to.
  9. Just as the polestar guides sailors, so too can our inner wisdom guide us toward our true path.
  10. The polestar serves as a metaphor for the search for meaning and purpose, offering both stability and direction.

FAQs About the word polestar

the brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward itPolaris, or the north star. See

direction,compass, cynosure, purpose, lodestar, focus,loadstar, objective, object, par

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The polestar served as a guiding beacon for sailors navigating the vast oceans.

The polestar remained constant in the sky, providing a fixed point of reference.

Astronomers used the polestar to determine their latitude and longitude.

Ancient explorers relied on the polestar to orient themselves in unfamiliar territories.