directional antenna
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directional antenna
n.
An antenna that receives or sends signals most effectively in a particular direction.
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Noun | 1. | directional antenna - an antenna that transmits or receives signals only in a narrow angle antenna, transmitting aerial, aerial - an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals array - an arrangement of aerials spaced to give desired directional characteristics dish aerial, dish antenna, saucer, dish - directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation yagi, Yagi aerial - a sharply directional antenna |
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