TACAN

Etymology

Noun

TACAN (plural TACANs)

(military, aviation) Acronym of tactical air navigation beacon. An ultrahigh-frequency radio electronic aviation navigation system, able to provide continuous bearing and slant range to a selected station.

Coordinate terms

• VOR

Source: Wiktionary



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22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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