"bandspread" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bandspreads [plural]
Etymology: band + spread Etymology templates: {{compound|en|band|spread}} band + spread Head templates: {{en-noun}} bandspread (plural bandspreads)
  1. (radio) A form of tuning control (especially on old shortwave radios) that spread all the stations of a particular band over the full extent of the dial. Categories (topical): Radio Related terms: bandspreading
    Sense id: en-bandspread-en-noun-oYnwjCRF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: broadcasting, media, radio

Inflected forms

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