Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
homing-device
noun
/ˈhoʊ.mɪŋ dɪˈvaɪs/
Definition
A device that helps guide or direct something, such as a missile or a person, to a specific target or location.
Examples
- Many modern missiles are equipped with homing devices to accurately hit their targets.
- The homing device in the lost drone helped the owners recover it from the mountains.
Meaning
An instrument or technology that enables an object to locate and navigate towards a predetermined destination.
Synonyms
- Guidance system
- Tracking device
- Locator
