head-up display English

Meaning head-up display meaning

What does head-up display mean?

head-up display noun

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

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

— (video games) A display of score, status, etc. superimposed over the playfield.