parabolic antenna

American  

[par-uh-bal-ik-an-ten-uh] / ˌpær əˈbal ɪk ænˈtɛn ə /

noun

1. Telecommunications. a bowl-shaped antenna whose curved reflector focuses and directs electromagnetic waves for such uses as satellite communications, microwave transmissions, and radio telescopes.

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parabolic antenna Scientific  

/ păr′ə-bŏl′ĭk /

1. An antenna used for sending or receiving radio signals that uses the principle of a parabolic mirror to focus incoming signals onto one reception point or direct the emissions of signals from a focal source point into a directed beam. Parabolic antennae are used extensively in radio communications, especially with satellites, and in radar.

2. Also called dish antenna

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Example Sentences

"They need a satellite receiver equipped with a large parabolic antenna," said Beskrestnov.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Then, last week, a signal from an 85-ft. parabolic antenna in Australia's Tidbinbilla Valley finally got through�near the spaceship's original frequency.

From Time Magazine Archive

The parabolic antenna mounted on the elbow of Ramos' Archer, swung a tiny bit, holding the beam contact with Paul Hendricks automatically, after it was made.

From The Planet Strappers by Gallun, Raymond Z.

Even as Mich'l Ares adjusted the parabolic antenna of the thought-receptor vote-counting machine, he knew what the verdict would be.

From Astounding Stories, August, 1931 by Various