Shortwave Definition
shôrtwāv
adjective
Having a wavelength of approximately 10 to 200 meters.
American Heritage
Capable of receiving or transmitting at wavelengths of approximately 10 to 200 meters.
A shortwave radio.
American Heritage
noun
An electromagnetic wave that is shorter than those used in commercial broadcasting, usually a radio wave 60 meters or less in length.
Webster's New World
A radio or radio band for broadcasting or receiving shortwaves.
Webster's New World
The band of frequencies (approximately 1.7 to 30 megahertz) used for shortwave transmissions by international broadcasters, licensed amateurs and other operators.
Webster's New World
The transmissions that are broadcast.
Webster's New World
Any shortwave frequency, having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 200 meters.
Many stations broadcast on shortwaves.
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Other Word Forms of Shortwave
Noun
Singular:
shortwave
Plural:
shortwaves
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