Visual meaning of 'homing'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of homing: (of animals) To return to its owner. - Image 1

homing: (of animals) To return to its owner. - Thumbnail 1

homing: (of animals) To return to its owner. - Thumbnail 2

verb

(of animals) To return to its owner.

"The dog homed."

animal nature biology organism environment direction

Visual illustration of homing: (always with "in on") To seek or aim for something.

verb

(always with "in on") To seek or aim for something.

"The missile was able to home in on the target."

direction action