radar
IPA: rˈeɪdɑr
noun
- (uncountable) A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of sent radio waves (usually microwaves) reflected from their surfaces
- (countable) A type of system using such a method, differentiated by platform, configuration, frequency, power, and other technical attributes.
- (countable) An installation of such a system or of the transmitting and receiving apparatus.
- (countable, figuratively) A superior ability to detect something.
- Acronym of radio detection and ranging.
verb
- To scan with radar, or as if with radar.
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Examples of "radar" in Sentences
- The US withdrawl of aid and embargo was a blip on the radar.
- Note radar absorbent matting fitted to the side of the ship.
- They saturated the radars and interrupted traffic in the area.
- The Blue Vixen formed the basis for the Typhoon's CAPTOR radar.
- He divulged the radar's wavelength and the modulating frequencies.
- The Captor is based on the Blue Vixen radar of the Sea Harrier FA2.
- Also the ground movement radar was inoperative at the time of the accident.
- Interference will only reduce the range of the radar unit not the accuracy.
- As the radar fires, it will irradiate the meal, filling with a lot of energy.
- That is like mocking the captain of the Titanic for not using radar equipment.
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