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homing

/ˈhəʊ.mɪŋ/

/ˈhoʊ.mɪŋ/

homingnoun

Translations

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

ориентирование

самонаведение

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

hominggerund / present participle

/ˈhəʊ.mɪŋ/

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Translations

самонаводящийся

The missile is equipped with a homing device.

Ракета оснащена самонаводящимся устройством.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

self-guiding

returning

navigational

homenoun

Definitions

A place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.

After a long day at work, she was glad to return to her cozy home.

The physical structure or building that serves as a dwelling for one or more people.

They are planning to build a new home in the countryside.

A place where something is discovered, founded, developed, or promoted; a source.

The city is known as the home of jazz music.

A place where an animal or plant normally lives or grows.

The forest is the natural home of many wildlife species.

An institution for people needing professional care or supervision.

He moved into a nursing home after his health began to decline.

The stadium, arena, or location where a sports team plays as the host side.

The team will play its next three games at home.

homeadverb

Definitions

To or at one’s residence or place of origin.

It was late, so we decided to head home.

With complete accuracy; directly to the intended target or mark.

The arrow flew home, hitting the center of the target.

homeverb

homing

ing-form

homed

Past Simple

homed

Past Participle

homing

ing-form

Definitions

(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.

Synonyms

focus (on)

point (at/to)

drive toward

hone in (on)

home in (on)

zero in (on)

homeadjective

Definitions

Relating to or occurring in a person's home.

She prefers home cooking over dining out.

Designed for use in a home rather than in an office or factory.

They bought a home computer for their children.

Relating to a sports game played on the team's own ground or in its own country.

The club has won all of its home matches this season.