AERIAL


Meaning of AERIAL in English

[ 'ɛ:rɪəl ]

■ noun

1》 a structure that transmits or receives radio or television signals.

2》 ( ~s ) a type of freestyle skiing in which the skier jumps from a ramp and carries out manoeuvres in the air.

■ adjective

1》 existing or taking place in the air or atmosphere.

↘(of a bird) spending much of its time in flight.

2》 involving the use of aircraft.

3》 (of a part of a plant) growing above ground.

Derivatives

~ity noun

~ly adverb

Origin

C16: via L. aerius from Gk aerios (from aēr 'air') + -al .

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