lookdown
lookdown Lexical Profile
lookdown Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The capability of an airborne radar system to detect and track targets located at lower altitudes against the background clutter of the earth's surface.
"Modern fighter jets rely heavily on lookdown technology to track low-flying drones and adversaries over uneven terrain."
A species of marine fish (Selene vomer) in the jack family, found in the shallow waters of the western Atlantic Ocean, characterized by an extremely steep, blunt forehead and a highly compressed, silvery body.
"The diver spotted a school of shimmering lookdowns navigating the artificial reef off the coast of Florida."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Compound of 'look' and 'down'. The marine fish is named for its steeply sloped facial profile, which gives the visual impression that its eyes are constantly directed downward.
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