"cantenna" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cantennas [plural]
Etymology: Blend of can + antenna Etymology templates: {{blend|en|can|antenna}} Blend of can + antenna Head templates: {{en-noun}} cantenna (plural cantennas)
  1. A directional waveguide antenna for long-range Wi-Fi, made from an open-ended metal can. Wikipedia link: cantenna
    Sense id: en-cantenna-en-noun--eGEUR~d Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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