Loadstar (Noun)
Meaning 1
Something that serves as a model or guide.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
Guiding star; a star that is used as a reference point in navigation or astronomy.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The North Star has long been a loadstar for sailors and travelers, helping them find their way through unfamiliar territory.
- For generations of astronomers, the bright star Sirius has served as a trusty loadstar, guiding them in their studies of the night sky.
- The ancient mariners used the constellation Ursa Major as their loadstar to navigate across the vast expanse of the ocean.
- In the days before GPS, pilots relied on a loadstar like Vega to help them stay on course during long-distance flights.
- The star Canopus has been an important loadstar for sailors in the Southern Hemisphere, its bright light shining like a beacon in the darkness.