heat-seeking
Britishadjective
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(of a detecting device) able to detect sources of infrared radiation
a heat-seeking camera
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(of a missile) able to detect and follow a source of heat, as from an aircraft engine
a heat-seeking missile
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What we know now is that the scene witnessed was the result of a long and complicated process which led to five Iranian players seeking asylum.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
With interleague play and the players seeking recovery during a grueling season, the All-Star Game is vastly different in the 21st century.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2025
Zendejas was among 13 players seeking to make their U.S. senior debut Wednesday.
From Washington Post • Jan. 25, 2023
Other players seeking such a licence include VanEck and AllianceBernstein.
From Reuters • Jan. 14, 2023
"It" tries to either tag one of the players seeking to change seats or occupy one of the vacant seats, in which case the one without a chair becomes "It".
From School, Church, and Home Games by Draper, George Orrin
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