poleward

American  

[pohl-werd] / ˈpoʊl wərd /

adverb

1. Also polewards. toward a pole of the earth; toward the North or South Pole.

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adjective

1. facing or moving toward the North or South Pole.

Etymology

Origin of poleward

First recorded in 1870–75; pole ² + -ward

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Example Sentences

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poleward

In some places, the average location where tropical cyclones reach their peak intensity has shifted poleward - for example the western North Pacific, external.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2024

Some species have shifted poleward, which has a knock-on effect on the food chain.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 20, 2023

But those adapted to cooler temperatures might only survive if they can shift their ranges poleward.

From Science Magazine ● Nov. 1, 2023

Other scientists say further research is required, questioning whether there’s evidence for a shift poleward and, if there is one, the cause of it.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 13, 2023

Hence steadier westerlies would make for lessened latitudinal contrasts in climate not only by driving more warm water poleward but by causing more polar water to reach low latitudes.

From Climatic Changes Their Nature and Causes by Ellsworth Huntington

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