Decca

[ dek-uh ]

noun

1. a British radio navigational aid by which a fix is obtained by determining phase difference between continuous-wave signals from two synchronized fixed signals.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Decca¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Jessica, known as Decca, joined the Communist Party and ran away to Spain to cover the Civil War.

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Epstein encouraged them to play it at the Decca audition a few weeks later, and they did.

From The Daily Beast

Even the hysterics of the Mitford household have been more comprehensively covered by Nancy and Decca.

From The Daily Beast

Soon were tidings brought to Decca of the swan-maiden and her three swan-brothers.

From Project Gutenberg

Nevertheless Largnen loved Decca, and great was his grief when he heard that she had fled.

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As yet no decca-ville railways had been constructed as far as battery positions.

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Is it truly told me that you refused these birds to Queen Decca?

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Then was Decca angry, and swore she would live no longer with Largnen, until he brought the singing swans to the palace.

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