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Noun: artificial horizon  ,aa(r)-tu'fi-shul hu'rI-zun
  1. A navigational instrument based on a gyroscope; it artificially provides a simulated horizon for the pilot
    - gyro horizon, flight indicator

Derived forms: artificial horizons

Type of: navigational instrument

Encyclopedia: Artificial horizon