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homing device

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun homing device has 1 sense
  1. homing device - the mechanism in a guided missile that guides it toward its objective
    --1 is a kind of
    mechanism
    --1 is a part of guided missile

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Homing Device

A homing device refers to a device or technology that is designed to help locate or track the position of a particular object or individual.

Examples

Noun - Tracking Device:

The detective attached a small homing device to the suspect's vehicle to monitor his movements.

Noun - Navigation Instrument:

The homing device installed in the spaceship allowed astronauts to find their way back to Earth.

Noun - Pet Locator:

Many pet owners use homing devices to easily track the whereabouts of their beloved cats or dogs.

Noun - Magnetic Compass:

The old sailor relied on his trusty homing device to guide him through the vast ocean.

Adjective - Directing:

The homing device signal guided the missile towards its precise target.

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