Synonyms for antenna
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : an-ten-uh |
| Phonetic Transcription : ænˈtɛn ə |
Définition of antenna
Origin :- 1640s, "feeler or horn of an insect," from Latin antenna "sail yard," the long yard that sticks up on some sails, of unknown origin, perhaps from PIE root *temp- "to stretch, extend." In the etymological sense, it is a loan-translation of Aristotle's Greek keraiai "horns" (of insects). Modern use in radio, etc., for "aerial wire" is from 1902. Adjectival forms are antennal (1834), antennary (1836), antennular (1858).
- noun appendages for sensing, usually on insects or electronics
- Help me with this box, and then get the girl to put on the antenna you'll find there.
- Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, May, 1930 » by Various
- "She's still wearing her antenna," he said swiftly over his shoulder.
- Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, May, 1930 » by Various
- Crook: the hook or recurved tip of the antenna in Hesperidae.
- Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
- Caulis: the funicle of antenna: the corneous basal part of jaws.
- Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
- Post-annellus: in Hymenoptera, the 4th joint of antenna and 2d of flagellum.
- Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
- Radicle or Radicula: that joint of the antenna that is articulated to the head.
- Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
- However, he finally stopped the antenna, satisfied that he had it pointed at the jammer.
- Extract from : « Pushbutton War » by Joseph P. Martino
- "Antenna is what butterflies have," suggested Nancy vaguely.
- Extract from : « Walter and the Wireless » by Sara Ware Bassett
- I examined the small ant, and found that it had lost an antenna, and its body was crushed.
- Extract from : « Edge of the Jungle » by William Beebe
- Then seizing it (we thought by an antenna) she dragged it head first into the tunnel.
- Extract from : « Wasps » by George W. Peckham
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