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TACAN

/ˈtæk.æn/

TACAN is the acronym of tactical air navigation beacon.

Forms of TACAN

pluralTACANs

Origin of TACAN

Blend of tactical + air + navigation.

Words formed from TACAN

Questions about TACAN

What is TACAN the acronym of?
TACAN is the acronym of tactical air navigation beacon.
How do you pronounce TACAN?
TACAN is pronounced /ˈtæk.æn/ (US).

Words near TACAN in the dictionary

  1. tacamahaca
  2. tacamahacas
  3. tacamahack
  4. tacamahacs
  5. TACAMO
  6. TACAN
  7. Tacana
  8. Tacanan
  9. TACANs
  10. Tacayan
  11. taccaoside

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