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| 1. | [ noun ] (physics,electronics) an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals | |
| Synonyms: | transmitting_aerial aerial | |
| Related terms: | electrical_device dipole omnidirectional_antenna directional_antenna receiver transmitter | |
| 2. | [ noun ] sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ | |
| Synonyms: | feeler | |
| Examples: | "he had a special antenna for public relations" |
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| Related terms: | sensitivity | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (zoology) one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste | |
| Synonyms: | feeler | |
| Related terms: | tentacle feel | |
| Similar spelling: |
antennal antennary Antennaria antenatal anathema Andean andante Anton |
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