Aerial vs. Antenna

Of, in, or caused by the air.

(Zoology) One of the paired, flexible, segmented sensory appendages on the head of an insect, myriapod, or crustacean functioning primarily as an organ of touch.

Existing or living in the air.

Something likened to this sensory appendage, as in function or form

Reaching high into the air; lofty.

A structure in a photosynthetic organism containing pigment molecules that absorb light energy and transfer it to a reaction center composed of proteins and pigments, where the light energy is converted into chemical energy.

Suggestive of air, as in lightness; airy.

Pl. an·ten·nas A metallic apparatus for sending or receiving electromagnetic waves such as radio waves.

Unsubstantial; imaginary.

A feeler organ on the head of an insect, crab, or other animal. 17

Of, for, or by means of aircraft

An apparatus to receive or transmit electromagnetic waves and convert respectively to or from an electrical signal.

(Botany) Growing or borne above the ground or water

(figurative) The faculty of intuitive astuteness.

A radio antenna, especially one suspended in or extending into the air.

(biochemistry) A fragment of an oligosaccharide

An acrobatic maneuver performed in midair, as in skateboarding.

(nautical) The spar to which a lateen sail is attached, which is then hoisted up the mast.

A flip in which the body turns over sideways with the arms and legs spread similar to a cartwheel.

A movable, articulated organ of sensation, attached to the heads of insects and Crustacea. There are two in the former, and usually four in the latter. They are used as organs of touch, and in some species of Crustacea the cavity of the ear is situated near the basal joint. In insects, they are popularly called horns, and also feelers. The term in also applied to similar organs on the heads of other arthropods and of annelids.

Living or taking place in the air.

A metallic device, variously shaped, designed for the purpose of either transmitting or receiving radio waves, as for radio or television broadcasting, or for transmitting communication signals. Some types are: whip antenna, antenna tower, horn antenna, dish antenna, directional antenna and rabbit ears. See transmitter, receiver.

Made up of air or gas; gaseous.

An electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals

Positioned high up; elevated.

Sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ;

Ethereal, insubstantial; imaginary.

One of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste

Pertaining to the air or atmosphere; atmospheric.

(aviation) Pertaining to a vehicle which travels through the air; airborne; relating to or conducted by means of aircraft.

(botany) Above the ground

A rod, wire, or other structure for receiving or transmitting radio, television signals etc.

A move, as in dancing or skateboarding, involving one or both feet leaving the ground.

(photography) An aerial photograph.

Of or pertaining to the air, or atmosphere; inhabiting or frequenting the air; produced by or found in the air; performed in the air; as, aërial regions or currents; the aërial maneuvers of a fighter plane.

Consisting of air; resembling, or partaking of the nature of air. Hence: Unsubstantial; unreal.

Rising aloft in air; high; lofty; as, aërial spires.

Growing, forming, living, or existing in the air, as opposed to growing or existing in earth or water, or underground; as, aërial rootlets, aërial plants; the aerial roots of a philodendron.

Light as air; ethereal.

Operating or operated overhead especially on elevated cables.

Operating or moving in the air.

A pass to a receiver downfield from the passer.

A metallic wire, rod, or combination of rods connected to an electronic device, designed to send or receive radio or television signals.

A pass to a receiver downfield from the passer

An electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals

In or belonging to the air or operating (for or by means of aircraft or elevated cables) in the air;

Growing in air;

Characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air;