homing homing /ˈhəʊ.mɪŋ/ aep /ˈhoʊ-/ adjective [before noun]
1 F0 relating to the ability of some animals to find their way home: » Migrating birds and fish have a strong homing instinct.Thesaurus+: ↑Animal (non-human) behaviourThesaurus+: ↑Electricity and electronics2 F0 (of an electronic device) producing a special signal so that it can be found using electronic equipment: » The president's car is equipped with a homing device. |