antenna — A metal rod, wire, or other structure that receives or transmits radio or television signals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A metal rod, wire, or other structure that receives or transmits radio or television signals
Pronunciation (IPA): /ænˈtenə/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's huge antenna looks like it could contact aliens on Mars!
- The cockroach wiggled its antennae as if it was trying to tune into the latest gossip.
- Please adjust the antenna to improve the reception quality.
antenna
NOUN[/ænˈtenə/]
A metal rod, wire, or other structure that receives or transmits radio or television signals
a technician adjusts a large metal television antenna while holding a signal meter device. The technician rotates the antenna's metal rods toward distant transmission towers visible on the horizon. Immediately after the adjustment, the signal meter shows stronger reception bars lighting up. The technician gives a thumbs up to a family member looking out from a nearby window. The family member waves back excitedly as clear television reception is restored inside their home. a metal structure that receives radio and television signals being properly aligned for optimal transmission
The hyena laughs as the arena's antenna fails!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin antenna, originally denoting a yard-arm or sail-pole of a ship. The term was metaphorically applied to insect appendages due to their resemblance to rigid, protruding masts, and later extended to radio-transmitting devices sharing similar elongated structure.
Breakdown
antenna (Latin: literally 'yard-arm' or 'mast') — a simple root noun with no productive morphological breakdown, used directly in English to denote both biological sensory organs and electromagnetic transmission devices.
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📝Examples
“My neighbor's huge antenna looks like it could contact aliens on Mars!”
“The cockroach wiggled its antennae as if it was trying to tune into the latest gossip.”
“Please adjust the antenna to improve the reception quality.”
“The company installed a new antenna system for better mobile coverage.”
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