"satellite" meaning in English

See satellite in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈsætəlaɪt/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-satellite.wav [UK] Forms: satellite [singular], satellites [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A satellite is an object in orbit around another celestial object, such as the Moon orbiting the Earth.
    Sense id: simple-satellite-en-noun-fS4vCEPG
  2. A satellite is a man-made object orbiting a celestial body, especially one sending back information to Earth or one helping with GPS trilateration or television signals.
    Sense id: simple-satellite-en-noun-tgEspM4T
  3. A television which uses a satellite dish.
    Sense id: simple-satellite-en-noun-EpzdbnJu
     
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