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inertial navigation system
inertial navigation system /ɪˈnɝːʃəl nævɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈsɪstəm/
noun
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A system to control a plane or spacecraft; uses inertial forces
(
inertial guidance system
, inertial navigation system
)
a system to control a plane or spacecraft; uses inertial forces
on-off switch
on-off switch /ˈɒnˌɒf swɪtʃ/
noun
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A hinged switch that can assume either of two positions
(
on-off switch
, on/off switch
, toggle
, toggle switch
)
a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions
early warning system
early warning system /ˈɜrli ˈwɔrnɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/
noun
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A network of radar installations designed to detect enemy missiles or aircraft while there is still time to intercept them
(
early warning system
)
a network of radar installations designed to detect enemy missiles or aircraft while there is still time to intercept them
The early warning system detected the hurricane, giving residents time to evacuate.
The early warning system detected the hurricane, giving residents time to evacuate.
tramp steamer
tramp steamer /ˈtræmp ˈstiːmər/
noun
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A commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule
(
tramp
, tramp steamer
)
a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule
