waveguide

/ˈweɪvˌɡaɪd/
noun
  1. A structure or device that directs waves, such as light or radio waves, along a specific path, often used in telecommunications and optics.
    • Engineers designed a new waveguide to improve satellite communication.
    • The fiber optic cable acts as a waveguide for light signals.
    • In the lab, we used a rectangular waveguide to transmit microwaves.
  2. A metaphorical channel or conduit that directs the flow of something, such as information or energy.
    • The river acted as a natural waveguide for the migrating fish.
    • The internet serves as a waveguide for global ideas and culture.
    • Her leadership was a waveguide for the team's creative energy.
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