adj
homing
HOH-mihng
Homing (adj) means Able to automatically adjust course toward a target. Example: “The missile's homing system locked onto the heat signature of the engine.”
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Able to automatically adjust course toward a target.
"The missile's homing system locked onto the heat signature of the engine."
"Homing pigeons are famous for finding their way back over huge distances."
How to use homing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something built to sense and steer itself toward a destination or target.
Common pairings
homing pigeon
homing missile
homing device
homing instinct
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more homing
- Superlative
- most homing
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The missile's _____ system locked onto the heat signature of the engine.
Rhymes for homing
coming
Wyoming
zooming
booming
blooming
grooming
upcoming
oncoming
becoming
incoming
welcoming
unbecoming
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Frequently asked questions
What does “homing” mean?
The word “homing” means able to automatically adjust course toward a target. In plain terms, describes something built to sense and steer itself toward a destination or target.
How do you pronounce “homing”?
“Homing” is pronounced HOH-mihng (/ˈhoʊmɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “homing” in a sentence?
Here is “homing” used in a sentence: “The missile's homing system locked onto the heat signature of the engine.”
What part of speech is “homing”?
“Homing” is an adjective.
