/ænˈtenə/
an·tenna
BrE /ænˈtenə/
NAmE /ænˈtenə/
(
plural
an·ten·nae
BrE /ænˈteniː/
NAmE /ænˈteniː/
)
either of the two long thin parts on the heads of some insects and some animals that live in shells, used to feel and touch things with
SYN feeler
(figurative) The minister was praised for his acute political antennae (= ability to understand complicated political situations).
(
plural
an·ten·nas or
an·ten·nae) (especially NAmE) (BrE usually aer·ial)
a piece of equipment made of wire or long straight pieces of metal for receiving or sending radio and television signals
radio antennas