noun

antenna

antenna, feeler

We need a new TV antenna.

We need a new TV antenna.

The insect's antennae twitched.

The insect's antennae twitched.

((an antenna)) a device for receiving signals We need a new TV antenna.

((an antenna)) a feeler on an insect's head The insect's antennae twitched.

Synonyms: (device) aerial, receiver; (biology) feeler

From Latin 'antenna' meaning 'sail yard'. The shape was first compared to an insect's feelers, and later to a radio antenna.

Picture an 'ant' with a TV 'antenna' on its head to remember both meanings (insect part and device).

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