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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A short-range radio navigation system for aircraft, based on a network of fixed radio beacons on the ground. attributive
2. 2
   a navigational system consisting of a network of radio beacons that provide aircraft with information about exact position and bearing wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

celestial navigationlorannavarnavigationomnidirectional radio rangeomnidirectional range

Etymology

From omni- + range.

Related phrases

short range

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