homing device

noun

1. a mechanism incorporated into a guided missile, airplane, etc., that aims it toward its objective.

Word History and Origins

Origin of homing device¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

An inmate sends a phone’s GPS location to the drone pilot, who uses the phone as a homing device, Parkhill said.

From Los Angeles Times

While Ames sat in the meeting, a team of FBI technical experts placed a homing device inside his Jaguar.

From Literature

“Is your map glowing brighter? Maybe it works like a homing device...” said Mini, poking at the “sprig of youth” design on her wrist.

From Literature

The other pairs a sort of homing device for cancer cells with a payload of chemotherapy that’s released when it reaches its target.

From Seattle Times

With a box of active homing devices leading the way, it was only a matter of time before they tracked down the haul.

From The Verge