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dish antenna

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A paraboloid antenna.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: broadcasting, media, radio

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dish, dish aerial, saucer

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: directional antenna

Narrower terms: scanner

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