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homing

Pronunciation: /ˈhəʊmɪŋ/

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Definition of homing

adjective

  • relating to an animal’s ability to return to its territory after travelling away from it:a strong homing instinct
  • (of a pigeon) trained to fly home from a great distance and bred for long-distance racing.
  • (of a weapon or piece of equipment) fitted with an electronic device that enables it to find and hit a target: a homing missile

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Definition of homing in the US English dictionary