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polar star

/ˈpəʊlər stɑːr/

Tradução: Estrela brilhante situada próxima ao polo norte celeste, usada para navegação e orientação; também serve como símbolo de guia ou referência.

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/ˈpəʊlər stɑːr/B2formalscientific
  • ptEstrela brilhante situada próxima ao polo norte celeste, usada para navegação e orientação; também serve como símbolo de guia ou referência.

A bright star located near the north celestial pole, used for navigation and orientation; also known as Polaris.

  1. C1formal

    A central or guiding principle, idea, or goal that directs actions or decisions.

    ptEstrela-guia

    • Customer satisfaction is the polar star of our company.
    • His moral compass served as his polar star throughout his career.
    • The mission statement acts as a polar star for the organization.
  2. Astronomical referenceB2formal

    A bright star, Polaris, located near the north celestial pole, used for navigation.

    ptEstrela Polar

    • Sailors have used the polar star for centuries to find their way.
    • The polar star appears fixed in the northern sky.
    • Ancient travelers relied on the polar star for orientation.