noun a sensory appendage on the heads of insects, crustaceans, and some other arthropods
Found in vehicles for radio reception and GPS functionality
Incorporated into aircraft and spacecraft for communication and navigation purposes
Used in the transmission and reception of radio waves for communication purposes
Utilized in the design and implementation of wireless communication systems
Integrated into devices such as smartphones, TVs, and radios for signal reception
In the field of journalism, a writer may use the term 'antenna' metaphorically to refer to their intuition or ability to pick up on subtle cues in a story.
Psychologists may use the term 'antenna' to describe a person's ability to pick up on nonverbal cues or emotions in social interactions.
Engineers may use the term 'antenna' to refer to a device that is used to transmit or receive electromagnetic signals.
Biologists may use the term 'antenna' to refer to the sensory appendages found on certain insects or other animals.
Astronomers may use the term 'antenna' to refer to a radio telescope or other equipment used to detect radio waves from space.