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

Example Sentences

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poleward

As the ocean warms, marine species often travel poleward in search of suitable habitats and food.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 6, 2024

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

And they’re harming marine ecosystems: bleaching coral reefs that support an estimated 25 percent of the ocean’s biodiversity; exacerbating algal blooms that trigger fish kills; and driving the poleward migration of marine species.

From Scientific American ● Jul. 14, 2023

They tell me that Fellsheh, well to the poleward of here has used four of its eight shots.

From Invaders from the Infinite by John Wood Campbell