homing device

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homing device - the mechanism in a guided missile that guides it toward its objective

guided missile - a rocket-propelled missile whose path can be controlled during flight either by radio signals or by internal homing devices

mechanism - device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function

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