Associations to the word «Antenna»

Wiktionary

ANTENNA, noun. A feeler organ on the head of an insect, crab, or other animal.
ANTENNA, noun. An apparatus to receive or transmit radio waves and convert respectively to or from an electrical signal.
ANTENNA, noun. The faculty of intuitive astuteness.
ANTENNA SWITCH, noun. (radio) A switch allows one to select which antenna to use with a transmitter, receiver, or transceiver
ANTENNA SWITCHES, noun. Plural of antenna switch

Dictionary definition

ANTENNA, noun. An electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals.
ANTENNA, noun. Sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ; "he had a special antenna for public relations".
ANTENNA, noun. One of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste.

Wise words

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