dish aerial

/dɪʃ ˌɛriəl/
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Definitions of dish aerial
  1. noun
    directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation
    synonyms: dish, dish antenna, saucer
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    types:
    scanner
    a radar dish that rotates or oscillates in order to scan a broad area
    type of:
    directional antenna
    an antenna that transmits or receives signals only in a narrow angle
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