Aerial

Word AERIAL
Character 6
Hyphenation aerial
Pronunciations /ˈɛː.ɹi.əl/

Definitions and meanings of "Aerial"

What do we mean by aerial?

Of, in, or caused by the air. adjective

Existing or living in the air. adjective

Reaching high into the air; lofty. adjective

Suggestive of air, as in lightness; airy. adjective

Unsubstantial; imaginary. adjective

Of, for, or by means of aircraft. adjective

Growing or borne above the ground or water. adjective

A radio antenna, especially one suspended in or extending into the air. noun

An acrobatic maneuver performed in midair, as in skateboarding. noun

A flip in which the body turns over sideways with the arms and legs spread similar to a cartwheel. noun

Belonging or pertaining to the air or atmosphere; inhabiting or frequenting the air; existing or happening in the air; produced by or in the air: as, aërial regions; aërial perspective; aërial songsters; aërial ascents.

Consisting of air; partaking of the nature of air; airy; hence, unsubstantial; visionary: as, aërial beings; aërial fancies; an aërial castle.

Reaching far into the air; high; lofty; elevated: as, aërial spires; an aërial flight.

Possessed of a light and graceful beauty; ethereal.

In botany, growing in the air, and independently of the soil, as epiphytes, or the adventitious roots of some trees: as, aërial orchids or roots.

A name sometimes applied to systems of transportation by cars suspended from a rail or rope above them.

A pass to a receiver downfield from the passer. noun

A metallic wire, rod, or combination of rods connected to an electronic device, designed to send or receive radio or television signals. noun

Of or pertaining to the air, or atmosphere; inhabiting or frequenting the air; produced by or found in the air; performed in the air. adjective

A rod, wire, or other structure for receiving or transmitting radio, television signals etc.

A move, as in dancing or skateboarding, involving one or both feet leaving the ground.

Aerial photography.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Aerial

The word "aerial" in example sentences

Electronic imaging and laser guidance had changed the term aerial bombardment into precision air attack . ❋ Michael Franzak (2010)

The mosque administration condemned what it called aerial surveillance of the mosque and spraying of some gases. ❋ Unknown (2007)

I was quite patient; the grand open country all round me offered lessons of inestimable value in what we call aerial perspective. ❋ Wilkie Collins (1856)

The North Korean military accused Japan this week of conducting spying missions and warned that it would "not tolerate even a bit" of what it calls aerial reconnaissance by Tokyo, the South Korean news agency Yonhap reported. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Consider, for example, that until the end of the 20th century hijacking an airliner was defined as "aerial piracy." ❋ D.R. Burgess (2011)

THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS: Awarded for extreme valor or achievement while in aerial flight. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Flying Cross for heroism while participating in aerial flight during operation JUST CAUSE. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Kate's position is guaranteed; Canada wants her on board as an expert in aerial zoology. ❋ Unknown (2009)

************************ #2 Staff Sergeant Randall L. Lusk is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during operation Desert Storm. ❋ Unknown (2010)

“The Syrians have invested so much in aerial defences, especially against choppers and the Americans go in in daylight and nothing is being done.” ❋ Unknown (2008)

In 1997, an American MIA team investigating an unrelated case found a C-119 propeller at Ban Sot, and William Forsyth, a JPAC photo analyst, spotted possible graves in aerial photos. ❋ Unknown (2008)

But in aerial combat, the possibility of mechanical failure paled beside the dangers of enemy fire. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It was an A-5 used to train aerial gunners during the war, mounted on a tall tripod and with machinegun type handles in place of the stock. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I still have my scrapbook of the Tokyo Olympics and as I recall that great picture of Lynn Davis in aerial mid-flight winning the long jump gold, but enhanced with a very indelicately placed blob of Gloy. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Its developers have spotted trapped cars and fallen trees in aerial photographs of the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Abilities: Archangel is a skilled combatant, especially in aerial hand-to-hand combat. ❋ Unknown (2006)

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