Noun: magnetic pole
- One of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated
"The north magnetic pole of the magnet attracted the iron filings";
- pole
- Either of two points where the lines of force of the Earth's magnetic field are vertical
"Compasses always point towards the magnetic poles"
Derived forms: magnetic poles
Type of: end, geographic point, geographical point, terminal
Part of: magnet
Encyclopedia: Magnetic pole