head-up display

English

Alternative forms

• heads-up display

Noun

head-up display (plural head-up displays)

1. A semitransparent graphical and textual display of information projected upon the field of view of a pilot of an aircraft. Abbreviation: HUD
2. (nautical) A type of radar or electronic chart display where the top of the display always represents the direction the vessel is heading.
3. (video games) A display of score, status, etc. superimposed over the playfield.