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Shortwave

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A radio wave that has a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters, used for long-distance transmission.

Example Sentence: I enjoy listening to news broadcasts from international stations on my shortwave radio.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or denoting radio waves with a short wavelength.

Example Sentence: We used a shortwave antenna to pick up weak signals from distant stations.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A type of radio receiver that specializes in receiving shortwave broadcasts.

Example Sentence: The shortwave was our only source of information during the power outage.