Definition of "short wave" []

• An electromagnetic wave with a wavelength of approximately 200 meters or less, especially a radio wave in the 20 to 200 meter range. (noun)

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• "He wanted to see a live broadcast of 'Much-Binding-in-the-Marsh' which he listened to on short wave from Brisbane when the static permitted."
• "We could not get him on the short wave radio as they were with motor-cycle outfits and the farm was nearly 100 kilometres from Mogilev."