artificial horizon en · NOUN
Meanings
- An instrument that displays the pitch and roll of an aircraft in flight by comparing its attitude to a gyroscopically-maintained indication of the flat horizon line.
- (obsolete) A small trough containing mercury, the surface of which shows a reflection of the celestial bodies.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| artificial horizons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
gyro horizon · attitude indicator · navball
Translations (2)
ru авиагоризо́нт (an instrument indicating orientation) · pt horizonte artificial (an instrument indicating orientation)