1 (plural antennae ) either of the two long thin parts on the heads of some insects and some animals that live in shells, used to feel and touch things with
SYNFEELER: (figurative) The minister was praised for his acute political antennae (= ability to understand complicated political situations).
2 (plural antennas or antennae) (especially AmE) = AERIAL:
radio antennas
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