antenna


Definition: Meaning of, antenna in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / anˈtɛnə /

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antenna antennae
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  1. plural antennae HBI one of two long thin parts on an insect's head, that it uses to feel things one of two long thin parts on an insect's head, that it uses to feel things
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  2. plural antennas or antennae a wire ROD etc used for receiving radio and television signals [=  aerial]
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antenna used in phrases

  • dipole antenna (noun)
    1. an aerial half a wavelength long consisting of two rods connected to a transmission line at the centre
  • directional antenna (noun)
    1. an antenna that transmits or receives signals only in a narrow angle
  • dish antenna (noun)
    1. directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation
  • nondirectional antenna (noun)
    1. an antenna that sends or receives signals equally in all directions
  • omnidirectional antenna (noun)
    1. an antenna that sends or receives signals equally in all directions
  • radio antenna (noun)
    1. omnidirectional antenna comprising the part of a radio receiver by means of which radio signals are received
  • television antenna (noun)
    1. an omnidirectional antenna tuned to the broadcast frequencies assigned to television
  • tv-antenna (noun)
    1. an omnidirectional antenna tuned to the broadcast frequencies assigned to television
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