directional antenna

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directional antenna

An antenna that receives or sends signals most effectively in a particular direction.

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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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