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antenna

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ænˈtɛnə/

Forms: antennas, antennae

antenna means: A device that sends or receives radio, television, or other wireless signals.

noun

SIGNAL DEVICEB1

A device that sends or receives radio, television, or other wireless signals.

  • The antenna is on the roof.
  • We adjusted the antenna to improve reception.
  • The car’s antenna broke in the storm.

Similar words: aerial

Common phrases: radio antenna, television antenna, antenna cable

ANIMAL FEELERB2

One of the thin parts on an insect or similar animal’s head, used to sense things.

  • The ant moved one antenna.
  • A butterfly has two antennae.
  • The beetle touched the leaf with its antenna.

Similar words: feeler

Common phrases: insect antenna, antenna movement, damaged antenna

SAIL SUPPORTC2

A long pole that supports a triangular sail and is raised up a boat’s mast.

  • The antenna supports the triangular sail.
  • The sailors raised the antenna along the mast.
  • A rope held the antenna in place.

Similar words: yard

Common phrases: lateen antenna, raise the antenna, antenna spar

Questions about antenna

What does antenna mean?

A device that sends or receives radio, television, or other wireless signals.

What is antenna in other languages?

Türkçe: anten · Español: antena · Français: antenne · Deutsch: Antenne · Italiano: antenna · 日本語: アンテナ

How do you pronounce antenna?

It is pronounced /ænˈtɛnə/.

How do you use antenna in a sentence?

The antenna is on the roof. We adjusted the antenna to improve reception.

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