antenna
/ænˈtɛn.ə/noun
An apparatus to receive or transmit electromagnetic waves and convert respectively to or from an electrical signal.
Example sentence
- “Crustaceans have antennae.”
Related words
satelliteA man-made apparatus designed to be placed in orbit around a celestial body, generally to relay information, data etc.adapterA device or application used to achieve operative compatibility between devices that otherwise are incompatible.broadbandAn Internet connection provisioned over an existing service using alternate signal frequencies such as ADSL or a cable modem.modemA device that encodes digital computer signals into analog telephone signals and vice versa, allowing computers to communicate over a phone line.ethernetA computer network that complies with this set of standards.consoleAn instrument with displays and an input device that is used to monitor and control an electronic system.