/
ˈɛːrɪəl/
n.
- a structure that transmits or receives radio or television signals.
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(aerials)
a type of freestyle skiing in which the skier jumps from a ramp and carries out manoeuvres in the air.
adj.
- existing or taking place in the air or atmosphere.
▸(of a bird) spending much of its time in flight.
- involving the use of aircraft.
- (of a part of a plant) growing above ground.
Derivative
- aeriality n.
- aerially adv.
Etymology
C16: via L. aerius from Gk aerios (from aēr ‘air’) + -al.