HyperDic: artificial_horizon

English > 1 sense of the expression artificial horizon:
NOUNartifactartificial horizon, gyro horizon, flight indicatora navigational instrument based on a gyroscope
English > artificial horizon: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA navigational instrument based on a gyroscope; it artificially provides a simulated horizon for the pilot.
Synonymsgyro horizon, flight indicator
Broadernavigational instrumentAn instrument used for navigating

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