artificial horizon

/ˈɑrdəˌfɪʃəl həˌraɪzən/
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Other forms: artificial horizons

Definitions of artificial horizon
  1. noun
    a navigational instrument based on a gyroscope; it artificially provides a simulated horizon for the pilot
    synonyms: flight indicator, gyro horizon
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    type of:
    navigational instrument
    an instrument used for navigating
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