short wave

noun

1. 1. a radio wave with a wavelength in the range 10–100 metres
   2. ( as modifier )

      a short-wave broadcast

Example Sentences

The greater the proportion of energy of short wave lengths the higher is the temperature of the radiating body.

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He disposed of his short-wave set in a ditch, for it, too, had batteries which might attract the spheres.

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There was the mast for the short wave set by which the camp had kept in touch with the outer world.

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There was a miniature pocket radio—a transistor radio—on top of the short wave cabinet.

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He went up to the short wave set which looked much like an ordinary telephone, but was connected to a box with dials and switches.

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