Definition of rabbit ears
: an indoor dipole television antenna consisting of two usually extensible rods connected to a base to form a V shape
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The Cauldron when the other team's keeper has rabbit ears.
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Apparently most respondents would rather surf the web while using rabbit ears to watch local TV.
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For about 20 years, the ultrasounds that were part of prenatal care showed a scratchy black-and-white image that looked like an old TV when the rabbit ears fell over and the poltergeist was trying to talk to you.
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There was Legere, for example, holding up two fingers behind Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure’s head like rabbit ears for a photo shoot during their merger tour on Wall Street.
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With one manicured hand on the pint-sized toddler, Lively carried out a plate of goodies and two plush pairs of rabbit ears.
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Ticket prices include a free T-shirt, rabbit ears, all-day admission to the zoo, and a postrace party featuring music, food, drinks, and special appearances by the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders.
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Some caretakers will also amputate their unwieldy rabbit ears, leaving the square, awkward stumps.
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James Corden, Margot Robbie, Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson and more stars walked the green carpet alongside Bini the bunny, where fans donned beige rabbit ears and snapped photos with a giant blow-up carrot.
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First Known Use of rabbit ears
1952
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