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ZERO IN

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Adjust (as by firing under test conditions) the zero of (a gun)

Example:

He zeroed in his rifle at 200 yards

Synonyms:

zero; zero in

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "zero in" is one way to...):

adjust; correct; set (alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Sense 2

Meaning:

Direct onto a point or target, especially by automatic navigational aids

Synonyms:

home in; range in; zero in

Classified under:

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities

Hypernyms (to "zero in" is one way to...):

aim; direct; place; point; target (intend (something) to move towards a certain goal)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s PP

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