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 aerial aerial /ˈɛərɪəl/

adjective

  1. Characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air  ( aerial , aeriform , aery , airy , ethereal , etherial )
    characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
     Figures light and aeriform come unlooked for and melt away
    figures light and aeriform come unlooked for and melt away
     Aerial fancies
    aerial fancies
     An airy apparition
    an airy apparition
     Physical rather than ethereal forms
    physical rather than ethereal forms
  2. (botany) existing, living, growing or operating in the air  ( aerial )
    (botany) existing, living, growing or operating in the air
     Aerial roots of a philodendron
    aerial roots of a philodendron
     Aerial particles
    aerial particles
     Small aerial creatures such as butterflies
    small aerial creatures such as butterflies
     Aerial warfare
    aerial warfare
     Aerial photography
    aerial photography
     Aerial cable cars
    aerial cable cars

noun

  1. () A pass to a receiver downfield from the passer  ( forward pass , aerial )
    a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
  2. An electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals  ( aerial , transmitting aerial , antenna )
    an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
      The TV antenna was positioned on the roof to improve reception.
    The TV antenna was positioned on the roof to improve reception.