Satnav

//ˈsæt.næv// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A satellite navigation system. countable, informal, uncountable
  2. 2
    A satellite navigation system receiver. countable, informal, uncountable
  3. 3
    A civilian GPS receiver (“Navstar receiver”). countable, informal, uncountable

Synonyms

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gps receivergps receiversatellite navigation system

Example

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"Tom has a hire car with satnav."

Etymology

Blend of satellite + navigation.

Related phrases

gps receiversatellite navigation system

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