"navaid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: navaids [plural]
Etymology: Blend of navigational + aid. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|navigational|aid}} Blend of navigational + aid Head templates: {{en-noun}} navaid (plural navaids)
  1. Any form of aid to navigation, particularly applying to shipping and aviation. Examples: lighthouse, or ILS (instrument landing system) Categories (topical): Aviation, Nautical, Navigation

Inflected forms

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