Hypernym

directional antenna 1

noun

an antenna that transmits or receives signals only in a narrow angle

Part_meronym

radar 1

noun

measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects

radio telescope 1

noun

astronomical telescope that picks up electromagnetic radiations in the radio-frequency range from extraterrestrial sources

dish antenna 1

noundomain: artefact

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation

Synonyms

dish 5
directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation
dish aerial 1
directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation
saucer 3
directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation

Hyponym

scanner 3

noun

a radar dish that rotates or oscillates in order to scan a broad area

satellite dish 1

noun

a dish-shaped type of parabolic antenna designed to receive electromagnetic signals from satellites, which transmit data transmissions or broadcasts, such as satellite television.

Part_holonym

radar 1

noun

measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects

radio telescope 1

noun

astronomical telescope that picks up electromagnetic radiations in the radio-frequency range from extraterrestrial sources