Antenna

Word ANTENNA
Character 7
Hyphenation an ten na
Pronunciations /ænˈtɛn.ə/

Definitions and meanings of "Antenna"

What do we mean by antenna?

One of the paired, flexible, segmented sensory appendages on the head of an insect, myriapod, or crustacean functioning primarily as an organ of touch. noun

Something likened to this sensory appendage, as in function or form. noun

A metallic apparatus for sending or receiving electromagnetic waves. noun

One of the lateral articulated appendages occurring in pairs on that segment of the head of an arthropod animal, as an insect, which immediately precedes the mouth or mandibular segment; a feeler or ‘horn.’ noun

An analogous organ on the heads of other animals, as a feeler or tentacle, like the eye-stalk of a snail. noun

Plural Projecting horns of iron or bronze found on some ancient helmets, perhaps serving only as ornaments, or as badges, or in some cases to stop a blow from glancing downward and striking the shoulder. noun

In Rotifera, a spur-like process bearing a tuft of setæ and projecting from the mid-dorsal line close to the trochal disk. Same as calcar, 4. noun

In electricity, the vertical conductor used in wireless telegraphy to send out electric waves (sender) or receive them (receiver). noun

A movable, articulated organ of sensation, attached to the heads of insects and Crustacea. There are two in the former, and usually four in the latter. They are used as organs of touch, and in some species of Crustacea the cavity of the ear is situated near the basal joint. In insects, they are popularly called horns, and also feelers. The term in also applied to similar organs on the heads of other arthropods and of annelids. noun

A metallic device, variously shaped, designed for the purpose of either transmitting or receiving radio waves, as for radio or television broadcasting, or for transmitting communication signals. Some types are: whip antenna, antenna tower, horn antenna, dish antenna, directional antenna and rabbit ears. See transmitter, receiver. noun

A feeler organ on the head of an insect, crab, or other animal. noun

An apparatus to receive or transmit radio waves and convert respectively to or from an electrical signal. noun

The faculty of intuitive astuteness. noun

An electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals noun

Sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ noun

One of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste noun

A feeler organ on the head of an insect, crab, or other animal.

An apparatus to receive or transmit electromagnetic waves and convert respectively to or from an electrical signal.

The faculty of intuitive astuteness.

A fragment of an oligosaccharide

The spar to which a lateen sail is attached, which is then hoisted up the mast.

Pieces of metal that pick up radio and TV signals. Urban Dictionary

The giant penis of a black man named "Mark McKenna", also known as "Jamal". It is called "The Antenna" because it is so big, it sticks up out of the ground. It is ever expanding, but as it stands, it is 84 miles high, and 12 miles thick. It is used as a tourist attraction, as a giant penis that people have sex with. Urban Dictionary

Something terrible to do to your buddy when he passes out early from drinking too much. You place your balls gently over the bridge of his nose, and let your wang the rest on his face pointing up his forehead making the affect of an "the antenna". Be sure to have another friend take a picture to show the victim in the morning. He'll be pissed! Urban Dictionary

The hands up in the air that evangelical christians hold up while singing and praying. Urban Dictionary

Another word for the female Ovaries. Urban Dictionary

When you pierce your dick with a long metal rod, making your penis resemble a radio antenna Urban Dictionary

When a paperclip is jammed in the coax input on the back of an LCD TV to pull in local networks over the air. Urban Dictionary

When a male lays on his back with his diseased penis erect (like and antenna) and gets fucked cowgirl style by a girl, generally a random, drunken slut. Urban Dictionary

First round draft pick for the Raiders a jack in the box "toy" for your car antenna also see best player on the Raiders Urban Dictionary

The ultimate lousy excuse/argument, intended to be completely random and unrelated. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Antenna

The word "antenna" in example sentences

David mouthed the word antenna and pointed at the thing. ❋ Mark Alpert (2008)

I haven't looked at the video, but I wouldn't naturally assume that the antenna is the barrel. ❋ Unknown (2006)

TV RECEPTION WOES, PT III: No idea if the antenna is "amplified" but I do know the TV doesn't work without it. ❋ Rob Pegoraro (2010)

A high-gain antenna still has to be tuned, and his is the long wavelength. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Also remember that a yagi antenna is directional, so you will need an antenna rotator, so if you choose same. ❋ Unknown (2009)

However remember that you need a larger satellite dish down here the small about 1 inch by 1 inch antenna is too week for good reception this far south. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The outdoor antenna is not large (maybe 10-12 inches high). ❋ Unknown (2009)

It just consists of a pair of dipole antennas -- basically two parallel wires -- which can receive a signal from a powerful radio source such as Jupiter or the Sun. The height of the two wires above the ground determines the angle in the sky where the antenna is focused, and right now that height is fixed to the position of Jupiter when the telescope was first constructed (it's since moved). ❋ Unknown (2010)

Salem's spiritual antenna is all abuzz during the Halloween season. ❋ Josh Fleet (2010)

So, I guess one antenna is enough for a firefly to survive long enough and find a mate to pass on its genes. ❋ AYDIN (2009)

Most of these type of antennas have a "null" off to one side, where the antenna is more or less deaf to signals from that direction. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The antenna is a (Yagi?) impedance 50 (ohms? looks like a headset sign); residual wave radiation, - 60dB; Transmission current 1500mA Modulation frequency deviation, 5KHz (mas/minus). ❋ Unknown (2009)

Imagine if the JWST sunshade does a Galileo hi-gain antenna on us ... ❋ Unknown (2009)

A properly installed external antenna is away from the common source of interference. ❋ Unknown (2010)

When the antenna is perfectly aligned, the sound steadies. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Unlike traditional digital transmissions that can quickly disappear if your antenna is misaligned, M.P.H. feeds will stay rock steady even as you walk down the street or drive in a car. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I get [TV] with my TV [antenna] ❋ A Clever Ud User (2009)

Hey, [I'm Bored], [wanna ride] The Antenna? [SURE]! ❋ The Antenna Man (2011)

[Hey Chris]! Dave [passed out] again! Quick, give him [the antenna]! ❋ Fred And Charlie (2008)

Look at that crowd in [the amy] grant video! Every single one of em is holding up [a Jesus] [antenna]! ❋ Pray4rain (2010)

[Violet] [Pinkerton] would sell her left bitch antenna for [a pony]. ❋ Powersawtothepeople (2017)

omg, [i was gonna] [suck this] guys dick. but he [pulled] down his pants and had a antenna dick ❋ The_boy_who_lost_his_hair (2009)

[Ma] didn't pay the [cable] bill so I guess we're using a Baltimore Antenna this [month]. ❋ RainKitsune (2019)

Dude, I saw [Erica] go in there with Toby and I think they're gonna do [the Rusty] [Antenna]. ❋ Gingerspice1398 (2011)

-Yo, the [Raiders] got [Antenna ball]!!! -He's kinda small! -Yeah, but he's [free]! -True! ❋ Big Pimp (2003)

"Dude why did you do that?" "Cause [popcorns don't have antennas]." "[Justin Bieber] isn't gay!" "[Popcorns don't have antennas], therefore [your argument is invalid]." ❋ Xnot (2012)

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