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Antenna Definition & Meaning

antenna
noun
  1. an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
  2. sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ; "he had a special antenna for public relations"
  3. one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste

"Antenna" in song lyrics

See how antenna is used in real songs:

  • "Long distance call from Alabama, pulled up my Prime Co. antenna"
    Botany Boys f/ Head — Imagine Dat
  • "Raise up the greenhouse antenna"
    Choclair — Back Where I've Stayed
  • "A crashed car with little Jack on the antenna"
    Freestyle Fellowship — Slappy the Happy Killer Clown

Usage tips for "antenna"

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Frequently asked questions

What does antenna mean?
an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ; "he had a special antenna for public relations" one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste
What part of speech is antenna?
Antenna is a noun.
How many definitions does antenna have?
Antenna has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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