antenna

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either of a pair of long, thin organs that are found on the heads of insects and crustaceans (= animals with hard outer shells) and are used to feel with

the natural ability to notice things and understand their importance:

Her finely-tuned political antennae helped her to sense problems that less experienced politicians might not detect.

either of the two long, thin parts attached to the head of an insect that it uses to know what is around it:

fig. Her political antennae helped her answer questions without offending anyone.

a structure made of metal rods or wires, often positioned on top of a building or vehicle, that receives or sends radio or television signals