ARTIFICIAL HORIZON

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A navigational instrument based on a gyroscope; it artificially provides a simulated horizon for the pilot

Synonyms:

artificial horizon; flight indicator; gyro horizon

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("artificial horizon" is a kind of...):

navigational instrument (an instrument used for navigating)

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