antenna
Definition
- n. an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
- n. sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ
- n. one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste
Word forms
- Plural
- antennas
Example sentences
n.
The radio station installed a new antenna to improve the signal quality.
n.
The scientist used an antenna to detect the signals from outer space.