tv-antenna
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Definition
Noun An omnidirectional antenna designed to receive the specific broadcast frequency bands used for television transmission.
Usage
A tv-antenna is a device, typically mounted on a roof or building, that captures over-the-air television signals broadcast by television stations. It is distinct from a satellite dish.
Examples
- The old house still had a tv-antenna on its roof to receive local channels.
- We need to adjust the tv-antenna to get a clearer picture on Channel 5.
- Modern tv-antennas are much smaller and more efficient than the large models from the 20th century.
Advanced Usage
- Digital tv-antenna: A modern antenna optimized for receiving digital television (DTV) signals, as opposed to older analog signals.
- After the digital transition, we had to buy a new digital tv-antenna.
Variants and Related Words
- Television antenna: The full, formal term for tv-antenna.
- Aerial: A common synonym, especially in British English.
- Rabbit ears: A colloquial term for a simple, indoor dipole antenna with two adjustable rods.
Synonyms
- Aerial
- Television aerial
- Receiver antenna
Related Phrases/Idioms
This specific technical term is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.
Noun
- an omnidirectional antenna tuned to the broadcast frequencies assigned to television