Meaning of LODESTAR
| Pronunciation: | | 'lowd`stâr
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- [n] something that serves as a model or guide
- [n] guiding star; a star that is used as a reference point in navigation of astronomy
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| | Synonyms: | | loadstar, loadstar |
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| | See Also: | | example, model, North Star, polar star, Polaris, polestar, star | |
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| | Definition: | |  Lodestar
An independently wealthy woman who has been spear-heading a effort to get mankind to more fully explore space may get the support that she needs when an asteroid on an impact course is discovered heading for Earth. The appearance of additional objects in space, though, may indicate that an alien intelligence wants humanity to stay on the planet and die. This the third book in a series. more details ... |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Lode"star`\, n.
Same as {Loadstar}.
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| | Related Terms: | | Aldebaran, ambition, artificial magnet, aspiration, bar magnet, basis, calling, Canicula, cause, celestial body, center of attraction, center of consciousness, center of interest, comet, consideration, cynosure, daystar, Dog Star, electromagnetic lifting magnet, evening star, field magnet, fixed stars, focal point, focus, focus of attention, goal, ground, guiding light, guiding star, heavenly body, Hesper, Hesperus, horseshoe magnet, ideal, inspiration, intention, living sapphires, lodestone, Lucifer, magnet, magnetic needle, magnetite, mainspring, matter, morning star, motive, North Star, orb, paramagnet, Phosphor, Phosphorus, point of convergence, polar star, Polaris, polestar, prime focus, principle, reason, sake, score, Sirius, solenoid, source, sphere, spring, starry host, stars, ulterior motive, Venus, Vesper, vocation |
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