I. noun
( -s )
Etymology: from gerund of home (IV)
1.
a. : an accurate return of an animal to a known place (as a home range)
b. : a tendency to return to a known place as a facet of animal behavior
homing is a well-known characteristic of salmon
homing is an acquired skill operating through topographical memory — Biological Abstracts
2. : navigation toward an objective by maintaining a constant bearing on a radio beam or other point of reference
for homing a loop antenna located perpendicular to the center line of the aircraft is used — Aircraft Navigation Manual
II. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of home (IV)
1. : home-returning ; specifically : habitually returning to a known place
shad are homing fish
2. : guiding or being guided to an objective
homing beacon
an acoustic homing torpedo which, attracted by the submarine's noise, would follow it down and detonate on contact — R.S.Benson