Antena vs. Antenna — Which is Correct Spelling?

Antenna is a device that transmits or receives electromagnetic waves.

Antenna is also a set of wires used to pick up or broadcast radio signals.

Antenna refers to the sensory appendages on the heads of insects.

Antenna denotes a metallic apparatus for sending or receiving radio or TV signals.

Antenna can mean a means of detecting situations or feelings.

(Zoology) One of the paired, flexible, segmented sensory appendages on the head of an insect, myriapod, or crustacean functioning primarily as an organ of touch.

Something likened to this sensory appendage, as in function or form

A structure in a photosynthetic organism containing pigment molecules that absorb light energy and transfer it to a reaction center composed of proteins and pigments, where the light energy is converted into chemical energy.

Pl. an·ten·nas A metallic apparatus for sending or receiving electromagnetic waves such as radio waves.

A feeler organ on the head of an insect, crab, or other animal. 17

An apparatus to receive or transmit electromagnetic waves and convert respectively to or from an electrical signal.

(figurative) The faculty of intuitive astuteness.

(biochemistry) A fragment of an oligosaccharide

(nautical) The spar to which a lateen sail is attached, which is then hoisted up the mast.

A movable, articulated organ of sensation, attached to the heads of insects and Crustacea. There are two in the former, and usually four in the latter. They are used as organs of touch, and in some species of Crustacea the cavity of the ear is situated near the basal joint. In insects, they are popularly called horns, and also feelers. The term in also applied to similar organs on the heads of other arthropods and of annelids.

A metallic device, variously shaped, designed for the purpose of either transmitting or receiving radio waves, as for radio or television broadcasting, or for transmitting communication signals. Some types are: whip antenna, antenna tower, horn antenna, dish antenna, directional antenna and rabbit ears. See transmitter, receiver.

An electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals

Sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ;

One of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste

You'll get better reception if you extend the antenna fully.

The old TV antenna is still on the roof.

I broke the antenna off my radio by accident.

The scientist measured the signal strength with a powerful antenna.

We replaced our digital antenna for clearer HDTV signals.

Satellite dishes are a type of antenna used for receiving TV broadcasts.

He adjusted the car's antenna to improve the radio reception.

Installing the new antenna on the building took several hours.

The drone's antenna allows it to communicate with the remote control.

The antenna farm outside the city transmits signals for numerous stations.

Adjusting the antenna can sometimes improve mobile phone reception in rural areas.

The car wash bent the antenna, so now the radio has a lot of static.

She used a homemade antenna to pick up local TV stations.