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antennae

NOUN

appendages for sensing, usually on insects or electronics

Synonyms

STRONGEST

receiver wire

STRONG

aerial ears feelers whip

WEAK

bird snapper bullwhip rabbit ears sky wire

Example Sentences

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This structure separates spiders and their relatives from insects, which instead have antennae at the front of their bodies.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Using satellite images, shore-based antennae, data and other sources, Kpler aims to reconstruct the trajectory of a vessel that has "gone dark," he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Today, there’s a Christmas tree fashioned out of communication antennae on her bow.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025

But these locations also make it easy for thieves to approach and use an antennae to capture the signal from outside the door.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

I pull out my antennae hats I shaped last night out a tinfoil, fasten em on our heads.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett