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Definition of Dish antenna
1. Noun. Directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation.
Generic synonyms: Directional Antenna
Group relationships: Microwave Radar, Radar, Radio Detection And Ranging, Radiolocation, Radio Reflector, Radio Telescope
Specialized synonyms: Scanner
Definition of Dish antenna
1. Noun. (radio) A paraboloid shaped antenna ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dish Antenna
Literary usage of Dish antenna
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Assessment of Potential Health Effects from Exposure to Pave Paws Low by National Research Council (2005)
"Buildup is similar to that of a large parabolic dish antenna system. The PAVE
PAWS Phase IV measurement program produced data that are relevant to the ..."
2. The Journey by Timothy Tuohy (2006)
"Ed was the best satellite and dish antenna technician they could find though and
Trevor had learned from experience that an American may not say things like ..."
3. High Frontier: The U.S. Air Force & the Military Space Program by Curtis Peebles (1998)
"Each facility consisted of a pair of sandbagged vans and a large dish antenna.
A separate van also was equipped to receive daytime photos from low altitude ..."
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