Associations to the word «Homing»

Wiktionary

HOMING, verb. Present participle of home
HOMING INSTINCT, noun. (biology) The inherent ability or innate instinct of certain animals to return home, after being released (sometimes from great distances).
HOMING PIGEON, noun. A variety of domesticated rock pigeon (Columba livia) that has been selectively bred to be able to find its way home over extremely long distances.
HOMING PIGEONS, noun. Plural of homing pigeon

Dictionary definition

HOMING, adjective. Orienting or directing homeward or to a destination; "the homing instinct"; "a homing beacon".

Wise words

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Antoine de Saint-Exupery