Polestar: meaning, definitions and examples
🌟
polestar
[ ˈpoʊlˌstɑr ]
navigation
A polestar refers to a star that is used as a reference point for navigation. Traditionally, it has been known as the North Star, or Polaris, which is situated nearly directly above the North Pole. Mariners and travelers have historically relied on the polestar for guidance in the night sky.
Synonyms
Polaris, guiding star, north star
Examples of usage
- The sailors used the polestar to navigate through the dark waters.
- In ancient times, travelers often looked to the polestar for direction.
- The polestar shone brightly, helping them find their way home.
- During their journey, they relied heavily on the polestar for navigation.
- The polestar serves as a beacon for those lost at sea.
Translations
Translations of the word "polestar" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estrela polar
🇮🇳 ध्रुव तारा
🇩🇪 Polarstern
🇮🇩 bintang utara
🇺🇦 північна зірка
🇵🇱 gwiazda polarna
🇯🇵 北極星 (ほっきょくせい)
🇫🇷 étoile polaire
🇪🇸 estrella polar
🇹🇷 kuzey yıldızı
🇰🇷 북극성 (bukgeukseong)
🇸🇦 النجم القطبي
🇨🇿 polární hvězda
🇸🇰 polárna hviezda
🇨🇳 北极星 (běijíxīng)
🇸🇮 polarno zvezdo
🇮🇸 norðurljós
🇰🇿 солтүстік жұлдыз
🇬🇪 ცხელვეტა
🇦🇿 şimal ulduzu
🇲🇽 estrella polar
Etymology
The term 'polestar' originates from the Middle English word 'polestare', which combines 'pole' (referring to the celestial poles or the axis around which the stars appear to rotate) and 'star'. Historically, the North Star has been a crucial point of reference in navigation, especially before the advent of modern navigational tools. It has served as a symbol of guidance and steadfastness across various cultures. The concept of the polestar holds significant importance in both astronomical contexts and metaphorical uses, representing a guiding light or central point in various fields such as philosophy and personal development.