shortwave


short·wave

S0366400 (shôrt′wāv′)adj.1. Having a wavelength of approximately 10 to 200 meters.2. Capable of receiving or transmitting at wavelengths of approximately 10 to 200 meters: a shortwave radio.

short•wave

(ˈʃɔrtˈweɪv)

n., adj., v. -waved, -wav•ing. n. 1. a radio wave shorter than that used in AM broadcasting, corresponding to frequencies of over 1600 kilohertz: used for long-distance reception or transmission. 2. shortwave radio. adj. 3. of, pertaining to, or using shortwaves. v.t., v.i. 4. to transmit by shortwaves. [1900–05]