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drone

Definition

noun: a deep continuous sound
noun: a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
verb: to make a continuous low humming sound
verb: to make a sustained deep murmuring, humming, or buzzing sound
usually singular
synonyms: indian file, accompaniment, alliteration

Examples

She had trouble keeping awake as he 'droned on' about himself.
the endless 'drone' of washing machines at the laundry
the 'drone' of passing traffic

Movie quotes

(..) Aaron, where are we going? The Presidential Emergency Operations Center. Cochrane: ...every team we have worldwide. I want every drone waiting on full staff - and deployable as soon as they get the order. - Excuse me. Can you do that? Well, get it done. Excuse me. (..)
2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1