"feedhorn" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: feedhorns [plural]
Etymology: feed + horn Etymology templates: {{compound|en|feed|horn}} feed + horn Head templates: {{en-noun}} feedhorn (plural feedhorns)
  1. A horn antenna used to convey electromagnetic waves between the transceiver and the reflector. Wikipedia link: Feed horn Synonyms: feed horn, feed-horn
    Sense id: en-feedhorn-en-noun-1JhvRGpe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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