The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
n. A system of material boundaries in the form of a solid dielectric rod or dielectric-filled tubular conductor capable of guiding high-frequency electromagnetic waves.
n. A structure which guides waves, such as electromagnetic waves, light, or sound waves.
v. To act as a waveguide for
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n. a hollow metal conductor that provides a path to guide microwaves; used in radar
Word Usage
"The resulting waveguide is a breakthrough in creating optical networks that allow optical signals to be processed directly — without changing them back to electrons."