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antenna

/ænˈtɛnə/ noun · British & US
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What does antenna mean?

noun

A long, thin, usually metal structure that is used to receive or transmit radio waves, or a structure on an insect's body that is used for sensing its environment.

Example

"The satellite's antenna was designed to receive signals from distant planets."

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