Noun: loadstar 'lowd,staa(r)
- Guiding star; a star that is used as a reference point in navigation or astronomy
"Ancient sailors used the North Star as their loadstar";
- lodestar
- Something that serves as a model or guide
"Her mentor's advice was a loadstar throughout her career";
- lodestar, beacon, pole star, guiding light
Derived forms: loadstars
Encyclopedia: Loadstar