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homing

/ˈhəʊ.mɪŋ/

/ˈhoʊ.mɪŋ/

Translations

homingnoun

наведение

The missile uses homing to find its target.

Ракета использует наведение, чтобы найти свою цель.

возвращение домой

The pigeons have a strong sense of homing.

У голубей сильное чувство возвращения домой.

Additional translations

Synonyms

hominggerund / present participle

/ˈhəʊ.mɪŋ/

/ˈhoʊ.mɪŋ/

самонаводящийся

The missile is equipped with a homing device.

Ракета оснащена самонаводящимся устройством.

Synonyms

self-guiding

returning

navigational

homeverb

homing

Gerund

homed

Past Simple

homed

Past Participle

homing

Gerund

Synonyms

focus (on)

point (at/to)

drive toward

hone in (on)

home in (on)

zero in (on)

Definitions

homingnoun

The ability of an animal to return to a specific location, often over long distances, using environmental cues.

The homing of pigeons is a remarkable natural phenomenon that has fascinated scientists for centuries.

The process or technique of guiding a missile, vehicle, or other object toward a target, typically by means of an automatic system.

Infrared homing enables the missile to lock onto the heat signature of its target.

hominggerund / present participle

Having the ability to return to a specific location or target, often used in reference to animals or devices.

The homing pigeon was released miles away but still managed to find its way back home.

homeverb

(of a device, animal, or person) to move or be guided toward a target or destination, often automatically or with great accuracy.

The missile homed in on its target.