aerial

In the air or connected with the air around the earth.

• We saw an aerial view of the city.
• The team used aerial photographs to study the forest.
• Aerial surveys revealed changes in the coastline.

Similar words: airborne

Common phrases: aerial view, aerial photography

High above the ground, or seen from high above it.

• The map includes an aerial photograph.
• We enjoyed aerial views of the coastline.
• Workers repaired the aerial cable above the street.

Similar words: elevated

Common phrases: aerial photograph, aerial view, aerial cable

Happening or living in the air.

• The birds performed an aerial display.
• The army faced an aerial attack at dawn.
• Drones can help with aerial searches.

Similar words: airborne

Common phrases: aerial display, aerial attack, aerial combat

A metal rod or wire that receives or sends radio or television signals.

• The aerial is on the roof.
• We adjusted the aerial to improve reception.
• Does your car have a radio aerial?

Similar words: antenna

Common phrases: radio aerial, television aerial, roof aerial

An unwanted bright or dark band near a sharp edge in a digital image.

• The filter produced an aerial near the edge.
• These aerials become visible when the image is enlarged.
• Reducing sharpness removed the aerial from the image.

Similar words: ringing artifact

Common phrases: produce aerial, unwanted aerial