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

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

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.