radome

[rey-dohm]

noun

1. a dome-shaped device used to house a radar antenna.

radome

/ ˈreɪdəʊm /

noun

1. a protective housing for a radar antenna made from a material that is transparent to radio waves

Word History and Origins

Origin of radome¹

1940–45; blend of radar and dome

Word History and Origins

Origin of radome¹

C20: _ra ( _dar ) + _dome

Example Sentences

Its skyline is dominated by massive radomes, round covers which protect powerful satellite dishes inside.

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Rather than an orb, it installed a radome that was flat at the top and was described as looking like an upside-down cup and saucer.

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The team is to set inspect the gear box inside the radome, the large golf ball-like bubble that houses the rotating antenna.

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The application for three shelters - called radomes - at RAF Menwith Hill, in North Yorkshire, was submitted to Harrogate Borough Council in June.

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The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative of Washington’s Center for Strategic and International Studies said the "modest new structure" appears to be anchored on Bombay Reef, and is topped by solar panels and a radome.

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