Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

head-up display

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.57 in modern English

Syllables: head--up dis-play
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A semitransparent graphical and textual display of information projected upon the field of view of a pilot of an aircraft.

noun

A type of radar or electronic chart display where the top of the display always represents the direction the vessel is heading.

noun

A display of score, status, etc. superimposed over the playfield.

Inflected Forms

head-up displays (plural) heads-up display (alternative)

Synonyms

HUD

Questions

What does head-up display mean?: A semitransparent graphical and textual display of information projected upon the field of view of a pilot of an aircraft.

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